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

Arnold's thoughts on a free-transfer to Bayern Munich have come to light after Liverpool were linked with a German replacement of their own.

Reports linking Trent Alexander-Arnold with a move to Real Madrid have intensified in recent weeks, and now Liverpool boss Arne Slot has commented on the matter

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.

Madrid are sold on the Liverpool right-back’s talents. Here's why the European champions are so keen to sign him

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.

Arnold's Liverpool future remains uncertain, particularly in the wake of that awful display against Manchester United. Now even Real Madrid players are being asked about his future.

There may yet be another twist in the tale of Trent Alexander-Arnold's future. Real Madrid are hot in their pursuit of the right-back meanwhile Liverpool have struggled to tie him down to a new deal.

Los Blancos almost never miss out on their big targets, so it feels increasingly likely that the England right-back will be another big signing