Real Madrid take significant step in their pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold: Reports

Real Madrid are reportedly pushing ahead with plans to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold and have informed Liverpool of their intentions to do so. The English right-back will become a free agent next summer if he doesn't sign a new deal with the Reds.

talkSPORT reports that Madrid have told the Merseysiders that they are going to pursue Alexander-Arnold. The La Liga giants are under no obligation to register their interest in the 26-year-old but want to be respectful.

Alexander-Arnold can strike a pre-contract agreement with clubs from abroad in January. He is one of three high-profile Reds who could depart next summer with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk also in the last year of their contracts.

Liverpool hope to convince their vice-captain to stay put and continue in Arne Slot's project. He's been a mainstay in the Dutch coach's team this season, registering two assists in 15 games across competitions.

A product of the Premier League heavyweights' academy, the England international made his senior debut in 2016. He's won all major honors on offer at Anfield.

Alexander-Arnold has remained tight-lipped over his future, but a departure draws closer with each passing month. He's viewed as the heir to Dani Carvajal at Real Madrid, and the Spaniard is currently out injured.

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Real Madrid joined in race to sign Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold by other European giants: Reports

Carlo Ancelotti isn't the only one with his eye on Trent Alexander-Arnold (Image - Getty)

Real Madrid are showing the strongest interest in Alexander-Arnold but they aren't the only European powerhouse setting their sights on him. His potential free agent availability has also alerted Barcelona, Bayern Munich and PSG.

The Athletic reports that Barca, Bayern and the Parisians will also come to the table with an offer if he doesn't extend with Liverpool. His creativity and unique playmaking profile at right-back make him a hot commodity.

Alexander-Arnold could join close friend Jude Bellingham at the Santiago Bernabeu. His England teammate arrived in Madrid in the summer of 2023 and was asked about the situation this week:

"He’s a Liverpool player, and I think it’s disrespectful to come to his home today and speak before a huge game and speak about something that could be misconstrued. So it’s important to take that pressure off him. He’s a really good mate of mine and I want him to do really well."

Liverpool need to intensify their efforts to persuade Alexander-Arnold to stay put with January around the corner. Otherwise, the full-back can start negotiating a move elsewhere.