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Real Madrid have been dealt a blow in their bid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool as a rival Euro giant has reportedly 'taken a firm step' to beat them to the punch.

Strong new reports have revealed Real Madrid's confidence of signing Trent Alexander-Arnold by the summer at the latest - and potentially as soon as this month.

Liverpool have dropped Trent Alexander-Arnold from their Carabao Cup semi-final starting XI while the defender is being heavily linked with a move to Real Madri

Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez has refused to be drawn into the discussion around Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool for the Spanish capital. He did so while admitting he 'can't say more' about what is going to happen next season.

Real Madrid star Lucas Vasquez has become the first player from the Spanish side to publicly address the rumours linking Trent Alexander-Arnold to the club.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Trent Alexander-Arnold is fully committed to the club amid interest in the England right back from Real Madrid.

Trent Alexander-Arnold entered the winter transfer market under a cloud of uncertainty. Despite signing off from 2024 with a goal for Liverpool against West Ham, it wasn’t long before Real Madrid were pestering the club about signing him in January.

Liverpool are still waiting for an answer over their contract extension offer to Trent Alexander-Arnold. The England international is now firmly into the final six months of his contract at Anfield alongside Mohamed Salah and club captain Virgil van Dijk.

Real Madrid have received confirmation of the immediate plans of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is expected to hook up with the Bernabeu side on a free transfer in the summer.