"I'll be by his side": Jude Bellingham shares Trent Alexander-Arnold GUARANTEE ahead of Real Madrid clash | OneFootball

Could Jude Bellingham lure Trent to Real Madrid?

Mentioning that the important thing is to “take the pressure” off Alexander-Arnold regarding the decision is an interesting tacit admission of Madrid’s interest from the player. Until now, all involved have been withdrawn about the potential switch.

He is an incredibly media savvy person, understandably not wanting to disrespect the club he will have to face tonight, but the already open secret seemingly became wide open with this.

According to a recent report, Liverpool have offered Alexander-Arnold an eye-watering deal similar to Mo Salah’s current £350,000 a week. With Liverpool being arguably the best side in the world at present, Madrid will have to make the right-back one of their five highest paid players if they want any chance of securing his services.

Elsewhere in the press conference, Bellingham was asked about Liverpool’s interest in him before signing with Real Madrid.

"It wasn't as close as they said.” he explained.

“There were talks. Dortmund was there and I did it with several clubs. When Madrid calls you, there are vibes in the whole house. It's not that the others weren't good, it's that Madrid is on another level."

Hopefully Bellingham will be rueing these words come 10pm.