Ex-Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney delivered his verdict on Alexander-Arnold's proposed move to Real Madrid on Monday. "If Trent Alexander-Arnold does join Real Madrid this summer, fair play to him," he told BBC Sport. "I was once tempted to make a big move to Spain myself.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is “fully focused” on returning to fitness following reports that he is in talks to join Real Madrid.Speaking ahead of the

Arne Slot has said he is not affected by speculation over Trent Alexander-Arnold's future amid reports the defender could move to Real Madrid.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been forced to address rumours regarding two of his star players - Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold - on the eve of the Merseyside Derby

It certainly feels like the saga has benefited nobody: not Liverpool, who have had uncertainty shrouding the future of one of their crown jewels; not the player, who has surely been conscious of the speculation; and not even Madrid, who would have wanted him to join in January given the injury to right-back Dani Carvajal.

If Trent Alexander-Arnold follows through with his move to Real Madrid, he will have to say goodbye to his shirt number 66.

While Liverpool fans are still grappling with the emotional blow of his rumoured free transfer departure, Arne Slot has offered a measured update: there is no fixed timeline, but the club are optimistic Alexander-Arnold will return before the end of the season.

The latest transfer news on Trent Alexander-Arnold indicates the Liverpool defender is set to join Real Madrid this summer.

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold is close to joining Real Madrid in the summer. ESPN tracks the timeline of this blockbuster transfer.