Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been subject to links with a move away from the Merseyside Reds, and things look more realistic as he only has under twelve months remaining on his contract at Anfield Stadium. Looking to take advantage of the situation, Spanish giants Real Madrid have entered the race to his signatures as they look to snap his services away from the English top tier in 2025.

With Los Blancos keeping tabs on his services, complemented by the fact that his current contract discussion at Kirkby is progressing slowly, Liverpool have initiated to prepare for the worst as they look for potential players who can replace the academy graduate at L4. 

Kayode emerges as potential Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement

The Reds are reportedly looking at Fiorentina full-back Michael Kayode to replace Trent at Anfield, per CaughtOffside. The 20-year-old has been taking strides in the Italian top tier with his performances, and he would be a quality incoming if the Merseyside Reds decide to recruit his services.

With Kayode, you get a profile who is comfortable playing not only in the right-back role but also in the right-wing role, which means that with his defensive quality, Liverpool also gain a player who can contribute tremendously in the offensive side of the game, just like TAA.

It would be interesting to follow whether Arne Slot & Co. would come out with an offer to land the Italian U21 international. 

Ideally in the cubicles of the AXA Training Centre, they would be prioritising to keep Trent, who is a world-class player, and it is a hefty task to replace his presence in the squad. 

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With Michael Kayode, they would be looking for someone who has the potential to become world-class, and if the Reds sign him, they would hope that regular minutes in English top tier would accelerate his development.