Real Madrid ‘tell Liverpool they want to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold’ and free transfer could be agreed within weeks
REAL MADRID have made it clear that they want to sign Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports.
The Spanish giants are set to swoop for the Reds full-back, whose Anfield deal expires next summer.
With Alexander-Arnold's contract winding down, Real Madrid will be free to begin negotiating a pre-contract with the full-back.
According to talkSPORT, however, the reigning LaLiga champions have informed Liverpool of their intention to sign their academy graduate, in a bid to be respectful.
Carlo Ancelotti's side view Alexander-Arnold as a long-term successor to Dani Carvajal at right-back.
Carvajal, 32, remains at the Bernabeu club but suffered an ACL injury last month.
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Liverpool still hope to convince Alexander-Arnold to pen a new deal to stay at Anfield.
But Real Madrid chiefs believe that they can lure the England star to Spain.
One factor in their favour could be Alexander-Arnold's friendship with Jude Bellingham.
The pair have developed a close bond during various England camps.
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Alexander-Arnold has made 325 appearances for his boyhood club since debuting in 2016.
He has played a major role in winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and two League Cups.
The full-back has remained a key man under new boss Arne Slot, but is currently sidelined by a hamstring injury suffered earlier this month against Aston Villa.
Alexander-Arnold could return from his lay-off against Manchester City on Sunday.