The future of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a major talking point despite the England international helping his team make a fast start in multiple competitions

Reports from Spain are claiming that Real Madrid knows what Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision around his Liverpool contract will be.

The Spanish giants have held internal meetings to bring forward plans to sign Alexander-Arnold to January - and a report claims a swap offer will be accepted by the Reds

Trent Alexander-Arnold will not force a "bad exit" from Liverpool to join Real Madrid, with Los Blancos completing the final checks on him.

Liverpool and Real Madrid are preparing for a possible dispute in the transfer market for Castello Lukeba, currently with RB Leipzig. The solidity and talent of the young center-back have caught the attention of both European giants, who see him as a strategic investment to reinforce their respective defenses in the long term.

Liverpool shouldn't waste their time with a new offer from Real Madrid. The European champions can forget it.ABC in Spain claims Real Madrid are essentially forced to try and sign Trent

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is at the centre of comprehensive checks being completed by Real Madrid

Reports in Spain have revealed the details of the contract Trent Alexander-Arnold could be offered by Real Madrid, but it could mean him taking a pay cut from his current Liverpool deal

It’s no secret that Real Madrid have got their eye on Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of his contract expiry in summer 2025. The 26-year-old has yet to renew his deal at boyhood club Liverpool, meaning he is less than two months away from being able to discuss free transfer terms with any potential overseas club.