Real Madrid asks Liverpool to release Arnold for free, Club World Cup becomes a key factor

Real Madrid is close to signing free Liverpool right-back Arnold, but the latest developments show that the Galaxy hopes to go further - get him ahead of schedule for free so that he can participate in the Club World Cup in June. This request may arouse dissatisfaction from Liverpool.

26-year-old Arnold confirmed last week that he would not renew his contract with Liverpool and is expected to transfer to Real Madrid freely this summer. However, Real Madrid hopes that the Reds can be released a month in advance (June 1) to allow him to catch up with the Club World Cup, but is unwilling to pay any compensation fees. Previously, it was reported that Real Madrid may pay about 2 million pounds (including Arnold's June salary and "breakup fee"), but the latest reports said that they hope Liverpool will "be forgiving" to release people.

Arnold may voluntarily give up his last month salary, but this will be the only "reward" that Liverpool can get. At present, the Reds have not ruled out that he will play in the remaining two Premier League rounds (versus Brighton and Crystal Palace). New coach Slott said that as long as the players are in a suitable state, he will still be sent to the court.

If Arnold appears, he will face the wingers who have caused him trouble - Brighton's Sanza and Crystal Palace's Eze. Whether Real Madrid can sign a contract in advance as they wish depends on Liverpool's attitude.