Roy Keane piles in on Trent Alexander-Arnold and claims the Liverpool star 'defends like he has NEVER played right back' - as his Real Madrid transfer saga rumbles on
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Roy Keane has slammed Trent Alexander-Arnold, amid speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid. Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold, 26, has been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent times, with the defender - alongside Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah - out of contract at the end of the season.
![[The criticism comes at a time when Alexander-Arnold has been linked with Real Madrid]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/07/94112671-14291099-Alexander_Arnold_is_not_expected_to_attempt_to_force_through_a_m-a-2_1737013445412.jpg)
Liverpool remain in negotiations with all three stars, but no breakthrough has been made as the months tick by, and the players are able to speak to overseas clubs about joining on a free transfer in the summer. Alexander-Arnold's future has been a particular hot topic, with the 26-year-old's links with Real increasing over the past month.
![[The defender has similarly come in for criticism for his performances over recent weeks]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/07/94155419-14291099-image-a-3_1737013475892.jpg)
Carlo Ancelotti's side are reportedly confident they will be able to sign Alexander-Arnold and have been chasing the defender in January, submitting a £20million bid that was swiftly rejected. The focus on his future has come at a time when Alexander-Arnold has suffered a dip in form, with the 33-time England star coming in for heavy criticism for his performance during the Reds' 2-2 draw with Man United this month.
![[Keane went on to claim that Alexander-Arnold 'defends like he has never played right back']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/07/94112653-14291099-Real_Madrid_have_reportedly_given_up_on_bringing_in_Trent_Alexan-a-5_1737013567278.jpg)
Roy Keane has slammed Trent Alexander-Arnold and taken aim at the 26-year-old's defending. The criticism comes at a time when Alexander-Arnold has been linked with Real Madrid. The defender has similarly come in for criticism for his performances over recent weeks.
![[Arne Slot has been full of praise for the defender, who was the subject of a £20m bid from Real]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/07/94112751-14291099-There_is_an_acknowledgement_that_the_hurdles_for_a_deal_being_do-a-4_1737013557842.jpg)
