Barcelona plotting €80 million bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2023

The capture of Jules Kounde, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, among many others, have put Barcelona back in relevance when it comes to the market.

But it appears this particular transfer window was not a one-off and the club are expected to go big in the transfer market next year as well.

Such has been reported by Futbol Total, who suggests the Catalans have made Trent Alexander-Arnold their transfer priority in the summer of 2023.

The club see the Liverpool superstar as the ideal missing piece in the jigsaw and believe his potential arrival at the club could complete Xavi’s rebuild.

The report suggests Barcelona are ready to offer as many as €80 million for the services of Alexander-Arnold, whose current contract at Liverpool does not expire until 2025. He is widely regarded as one of the best fullbacks in Europe and Barça are well aware of this fact.

The right-back area has been a problem for Barcelona for quite some time now, especially after the demise of Dani Alves. While the Brazilian did return to the club earlier in the year, he was not retained by the board, whereas Sergino Dest has not lived up to the expectations.

In light of these recent disappointments, Barcelona are prepared to splash the cash on Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool sensation has enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence in recent years and his ability to provide crosses from wider areas makes him a desirable option for Xavi.

The Englishman has already racked up 62 competitive assists for Liverpool while making 227 appearances for the club. It is a testament to his experience and ability as a right-back.

However, considering Liverpool’s transfer policy in recent years, it will be very difficult for Barcelona to lure the right-back to Catalonia. The Reds are expected to hold out for a fortune, possibly for a figure well above the €100 million mark.

With the defender also having a contract until 2025, Barcelona are not in a position to negotiate either. Hence, the English international appears to be an unlikely target for the Catalans this summer.