Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid when his Liverpool contract expires in the summer, and a former Reds stars thinks it might be for the best

Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of three big-name Liverpool players out of contract in the summer but Real Madrid had been attempting to force a move through a few months early

Alexander-Arnold’s current contract expires this summer, and negotiations to extend his stay at Anfield have faltered. Unlike teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, who have publicly addressed their contract situations, Alexander-Arnold has stayed silent, a move widely perceived as calculated.

Strategic Patience or Missed Opportunities?In the midst of the clamour that accompanies every January transfer window, Liverpool’s approach, as

Trent Alexander-Arnold could face a battle to break into the Real Madrid starting XI if he joins the La Liga giants this summer. Liverpool have rejected two January transfer offers from Los Blancos for their superstar right-back as contract extension talks continue at Anfield.

Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid this summer on a free transfer after he rejected Liverpool’s offers to tie him down to a new deal. However, there could be a problem now. Real Madrid were free to open talks with Alexander-Arnold over a pre-contract at the start of January.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is wanted by Real Madrid, but the England right back might not be a good fit for the Spanish giants.

Fabrizio Romano has presented the latest update on Trent Alexander-Arnold 's impending situation at Liverpool, amid interest from Real Madrid.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid but the England international has been warned.

Liverpoool are not expecting Real Madrid to return with a fresh attempt to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before the forthcoming transfer deadline. The Reds strongly rebuffed the Spanish outfit when they made an official approach over the festive period regards the possibility of taking Alexander-Arnold from Anfield.

But Sky Deutschland says Real are now going cold on Alexander-Arnold and instead are turning to Bayern Munich wing-back Joshua Kimmich. Like Alexander-Arnold, Kimmich is also coming off contract at the end of this season.

Alexander-Arnold has been instrumental in Liverpool 's ascent to the top of the Premier League and Champions League tables, despite occasional stumbles, such as the Premier League draw with Manchester United.