Liverpoool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is due to become a free agent on July 1 - but Real Madrid is keen to register the England international at the beginning of June instead

Real Madrid are willing to pay a transfer fee of around £5million to sign Alexander-Arnold on the first day of June, according to The Sun. They are said to be optimistic that Liverpool will accept it and release him early, allowing him to feature in the Club World Cup.

Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid is edging closer to completion, much to the disappointment of everyone associated with Liverpool. The England international’s technical ability is irreplaceable in his position but Arne Slot will do his best to fill the void, potentially with the signing of a new right-back in the summer transfer window.