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

Trent Alexander-Arnold is out of contract in the summer and free to negotiate with foreign clubs about a pre-contract agreement

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.

Real Madrid continue to pursue a deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract at Liverpool is set to expire at the end of the current season. The Reds have offered their vice-captain a new deal but he's yet to commit his future to the club.

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

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

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,

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.

Real Madrid are set to make a new bid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold this month, with the player already agreeing to join from Liverpool.