Reports from Spain are claiming that Real Madrid knows what Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision around his Liverpool contract will be.

Facing a wave of injuries in their defensive line, Real Madrid are reportedly looking to finalize a deal for Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold. Amid an injury crisis that has depleted their squad,

Trent Alexander-Arnold has rejected another offer of a new deal from Liverpool, though the player has blocked a January move to Real Madrid for two reasons.

Real Madrid have the full-back positions outlined as their top priority to strengthen next summer, and Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is the one they have settled on for the right side. Like

Liverpool are willing to improve on his current £180,000-a-week deal, but not at the terms Alexander-Arnold is seeking, says The Sun. Watching developments closely are Real Madrid, which are clear to secure Alexander-Arnold to a pre-contract agreement from January 1 ahead of signing him in a Bosman deal in June.

Liverpool and Real Madrid are preparing for a possible dispute in the transfer market for Castello Lukeba, currently with RB Leipzig. The solidity and talent of the young center-back have caught the attention of both European giants, who see him as a strategic investment to reinforce their respective defenses in the long term.

Alexander-Arnold signalled himself that he needed to go off, with Liverpool boss Slot admitting after a 2-0 victory on Merseyside sealed courtesy of goals from Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah that sent them five points clear at the top-flight summit that was not a good sign as he cast doubt on his vice-captain playing any part for England this week.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has pulled out of the England squad and faces a race against time to be fit for Liverpool’s huge clashes against Real Madrid and Manchester City. The right-back had to be subbed off after just 25 minutes of Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday,