Real Madrid Seeks to Sign Arnold to Replace Carvajal; Manchester City Might Hijack the Deal: Playing for Guardiola is More Tempting

After Carvajal’s injury ruled him out for the season, Real Madrid has reportedly shown interest in signing Liverpool defender Arnold as his replacement. However, according to Spanish media, Manchester City is preparing to hijack Real Madrid’s move, and playing under Guardiola might be more attractive for Arnold.

Since Slot became the manager of Liverpool, he has been facing issues regarding the contract renewals of Arnold, Van Dijk, and Salah, among whom Arnold has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid. With Carvajal’s serious injury, Real Madrid hopes to sign Arnold in the winter transfer window to replace Carvajal, changing their original plan of a free transfer next summer.

However, according to Spanish media, Real Madrid’s change of plans has prompted Manchester City to make a move, with Guardiola also ready to compete for Arnold. Moreover, playing for Guardiola might be more appealing for Arnold, “as it could bring Arnold closer to winning the Premier League and the Champions League.”

Of course, this sudden change might catch Real Madrid and Barcelona off guard. However, Liverpool’s reaction to this hasn’t been significant, with Slot consistently stating that Arnold is an excellent defender when discussing him but never mentioning the renewal topic. If Liverpool does not take any action, Arnold is likely to leave the Reds in the winter transfer window, and a move to Manchester City would certainly cause a stir.