Arsenal has reportedly placed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a right-back shortlist, with Fussball News suggesting Real Madrid might be open to talks for €70m to €80m. However, TEAMtalk indicates Real Madrid has no plans to sell the player in January, and no formal bid has been made. The transfer link stems from Denzel Dumfries being preferred over Alexander-Arnold at right-back by coach Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, impacting his playing time in La Liga. Despite Arsenal's financial capacity and current defensive injuries to Ben White, William Saliba, and Jurrien Timber, Alexander-Arnold is not contemplating a January exit from the Bernabeu. His contract runs until 2031, and Real Madrid has no financial pressure to sell. A reassessment of his future is more realistic at the end of the season.