Arne Slot’s side will now get the chance to hold talks over one of the best defenders in the world, but there are other major clubs involved in the race for the star

Reports in Spain claimed Real Madrid have reached an agreement verbally with Trent Alexander-Arnold on a pre-contract to leave Liverpool at the end of the season

Spanish journalist Josep Pedrerol has revealed how much Real Madrid may have to pay to sign Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in January. READ MORE: Tre

Further down the pitch, Arsenal need to decide on a No 6 for the future. Thomas Partey, who turns 32 in the summer, and Jorginho, 33, are both into the final six months of their contracts. While Declan Rice can play as a No 6, his talents are better utilised as the left No 8 in Mikel Arteta’s system.

New Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes will look at both conventional and outside-the-box options to replace Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold

New updates have emerged on Real Madrid’s interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold. The future of Trent Alexander-Arnold remains one of the most discussed topics of the January transfer window so far. Liverpool have been at the forefront of plenty of media stories throughout recent months,

Yes, Liverpool’s right-back struggled. But it’s more likely a bad day at the office than a sign that Alexander-Arnold's mind is elsewhere

Liverpool have already turned down an approach from Real Madrid for Alexander-Arnold, who is free to speak to foreign clubs about joining as a free agent in the summer

Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool to Real Madrid is “a done deal”, according to Marca. The LaLiga champions are now set to decide if they want to make it a winter or summer transfer. Alexander-Arnold’s future at Anfield has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks.