As rumors of a possible move rage, Carlo Ancelotti has decided to keep quiet about Real Madrid’s pursuit of star Trent Alexander-Arnold.

On the first day of the January transfer window, the Spanish powerhouses made a £20 million bid to start their pursuit of the gifted right-back. Liverpool, who are determined to keep Alexander-Arnold, particularly in the hopes of negotiating a new contract for the player, swiftly turned down the offer.

Alexander-Arnold is in a position to negotiate this month for a potential summer move, or even to consider leaving Liverpool on a free transfer, as his current contract is slated to expire in June. He would be tempted to leave his lifelong club in the midst of the season if Real Madrid offered him a significant pay boost to about £400,000 per week.

Furthermore, Ancelotti can guarantee Alexander-Arnold a starting position in the first squad because Dani Carvajal was out earlier this season owing to a significant knee injury. Ancelotti is anxious to steer clear of any public remarks that would endanger the continuing struggle between Liverpool, Real Madrid, and the 26-year-old player’s representatives.

Talking about the signings for January? That’s not all there is to it. We’ll see. Ancelotti said at a press conference before Real Madrid’s La Liga match on Friday that “it’s not really the right moment to delve into this.” He underlined, “I’ve previously mentioned that we won’t be bringing anyone in this January,” when asked further about possible transfers. Such conversations are not appropriate at this time or location. I have complete faith in my team, but we’ll see how things work out. Although we are dealing with injuries and difficulties, we are more than capable of handling the situation.

In addition to Alexander-Arnold, colleagues Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah all have contracts that expire this summer. Liverpool, meanwhile, is still hopeful that Van Dijk and Salah will soon agree to two-year contracts.

After a fantastic start to the season, all three players have remained professional and focused despite the circulating rumors about their futures, helping Liverpool to win the Premier League and the Champions League.

Alexander-Arnold stated in an interview conducted back in October that he hoped to win the Ballon d’Or and become the best right-back in football history. “A legend of football,” he said in response to a question about his legacy twenty years from now. Someone who changed the game—to “not just play the game, but change the game” is my ultimate objective.

“If I’m being honest, that’s the legacy I want to leave behind: being the best right-back to ever set foot on the field. I know there have been many greats before me, but I have to aim high because I think that’s where my potential is.