Will Trent Alexander-Arnold sign for Real Madrid? ‘For sure’ claim made by Fabrizio Romano amid reports of January move for Liverpool star

The England international has been a target for Madrid since March, according to Romano. The Italian journalist has given a further update on the potential transfer, suggesting that Alexander-Arnold could move to Spain in the summer, but nothing has been agreed between the player and Los Blancos yet.

On his YouTube channel, Romano said: "Trent is not a topic for January. January transfer window is not Trent transfer window. Trent will finish the season at Liverpool for sure. His full focus is on Liverpool. Liverpool are doing fantastic and Trent is doing fantastic, so everything is under control for the summer. Real Madrid want Trent. Real Madrid are working on a deal for Trent. Real Madrid will push to sign Trent. Real Madrid are there since March. Not today, not yesterday, not one month ago – March.

"He’s a top target for Real Madrid, but what I can tell you at the moment is that nothing is agreed. Nothing is done. Nothing has been communicated, so Liverpool are still in the mix, still talking to the player, waiting to see how this conversation will go on Liverpool’s side and Real Madrid’s side. Now we are about to enter into January, and from January, Real Madrid are officially allowed to talk to the player and see what happens, with Trent being a top target, but nothing has been communicated yet."

The saga surrounding Alexander-Arnold is beginning to mask the brilliant work of Liverpool under Arne Slot this season. Alexander-Arnold was named Man of the Match for the Reds in the recent 6-3 win over Tottenham but must be having a tough time keeping his head in the game with the prospect of a move to Spain on the cards.

Liverpool travel to Brentford in their next fixture and with the January transfer window around the corner, some fans may be worried about losing Alexander-Arnold next month. But Romano has ruled this out completely, suggesting the Merseyside local will be staying put this season out of respect for his club.