Real Madrid could face a battle from another top European club for the transfer of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.

With the winter window now open, Real Madrid has agreed a player transfer according to a leading local media outlet.

Real Madrid could miss out on two left-back targets this summer as they look to sign new contracts with their current clubs.

Real Madrid are reportedly set to face stern competition from Bayern Munich in their bid to sign Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The England international is widely expected to leave Anfield when his current contract expires at the end of June and a move to the Santiago Bernabeu has been touted as his most likely next step for several months.

Trent Alexander-Arnold could leave Liverpool at the end of the season and Real Madrid remains his most likely destination — but Los Blancos could have competition

Real Madrid are in desperate need of center backs. Éder Militão tore his ACL for the second time in as many seasons and will not return this year. Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid's emergency center back, is also out for the season with an ACL injury.

Real Madrid have encountered a significant setback in their pursuit to sign Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, as Bayern Munich have reportedly 'taken a firm step' to secure the English defender's signature.