As Spanish giants continue to court Liverpool defender, Telegraph Sport analyses why their prospects of landing him are favourable

Real Madrid will step up their interest in Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to The Telegraph. The Reds face a battle to keep the academy graduate with his contract set to expire in the summer.

The only exception to this transfer strategy? Trent Alexander-Arnold. Because Madrid had no plans for winter signings... except for him. An extraordinary operation. They want him, no matter what. That meant the club was open to making an effort in this window,

Trent Alexander-Arnold has yet to commit his future to Real Madrid, despite reports to the contrary originating within Spain. That being said, our sister site CaughtOffside now shares exclusive information pertaining to the Englishman’s ongoing contract saga at Liverpool and interest abroad.