Real Madrid are reportedly taking a big step forward in their pursuit of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold

According to talkSPORT, Real Madrid have officially informed Liverpool of their interest in signing Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The English star, whose contract with Liverpool expires next summer, could sign a pre-contract with a foreign club as early as January.

However, the Spanish giants are treading carefully and showing respect to Liverpool as they plan their pursuit.

With Dani Carvajal out with a cruciate ligament injury, Real Madrid are keen to find a long-term solution to the right-back position.

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Are Liverpool now prepared for Alexander-Arnold’s departure?

Liverpool are keen to keep Alexander-Arnold and are trying to convince him to sign a new contract. In addition to him, the contracts of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are also at risk, which puts additional pressure on the club.

Losing Alexander-Arnold would undoubtedly be painful, but Liverpool have shown their strength in his absence.

Rising star Conor Bradley impressed fans when he denied Kylian Mbappe with a brilliant tackle in a recent Champions League clash. His performance sparked questions about Liverpool’s future plans for the right-back role.

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Alexander-Arnold’s close bond with Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham adds another layer to the story. The duo’s connection has fueled speculation about a possible reunion in Spain.

For Liverpool, the focus remains on securing new contracts for their stars. Whether Alexander-Arnold is one of them remains to be seen.