The chairman of lower-league English side Peterborough United and Liverpool fan Darragh MacAnthony has claimed that Real Madrid would be willing to break their transfer record to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Speaking about England’s backline for the World Cup, he told the Hard Truth podcast: “That England team could be as good as any team. Forget about the deficiencies at the back.
“They can still name a John Stones, who is a £60 million player, Harry Maguire, forget the form, he’s an £80 million player.
“Trent Alexander-Arnold – Real Madrid would pay £150 million for him tomorrow. The only area I’m not confident is about is left-back, but you could play Trippier over there and he’s playing great for Newcastle.”
Real Madrid have never paid £150m to sign a single player, with their highest fee being to sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea for around €115m (£106m).
Los Blancos probably need a quality right-back to succeed Dani Carvajal, but aren’t interested in signing Alexander-Arnold.
