Trent Alexander-Arnold cracks Liverpool future joke amid Real Madrid transfer links – with Reds star able to see funny side of exit rumours

The England international right-back is among those to have entered the final year of their respective contracts at Anfield. No extension has been agreed as yet, which is helping to keep the rumour mill ticking over with another window open.

Alexander-Arnold dined with fellow Three Lions star Jude Bellingham on the back of their exertions at Euro 2024, with the pair meeting up during summer breaks in Los Angeles. Bellingham is already on the books at Santiago Bernabeu and was said to be sounding out a familiar face regarding a similar career call.

Alexander-Arnold is playing cards close to his chest when it comes to what happens next for him, with the 25-year-old reluctant to enter into any debate. He was the last player to walk through the press zone after Liverpool’s 2024-25 opening day win at Ipswich, but said to waiting reporters with a smile on his face: “I don't know what you'd possibly want to speak to me about!”

The Merseyside native did not stop before clambering onto the Reds’ team bus, with those seeking answers to obvious questions left hanging. Alexander-Arnold has spent his entire career to date with Liverpool – taking in 311 appearances while helping them to Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup honours.