Alexander-Arnold is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with any overseas club from the start of January, and Marca claimed recently that he has already informed Liverpool of his intent to sign for Real Madrid, where he will team up with his friend and international colleague Jude Bellingham.

Real Madrid could land another blow on Liverpool after entering the race to sign a player deemed perfect for Arne Slot, and reports have detailed two advantages Los Blancos hold.

Real Madrid doesn't only want to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold but it is also reportedly keen on signing Martin Zubimendi, who the Reds attempted to sign last summer