Trent Alexander-Arnold to hire rival Everton staff member ahead of proposed switch from Liverpool to Real Madrid

Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool contract is set to expire this summer, and the England international has reportedly decided not to renew his terms at Anfield and instead link up with Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid. Reports have suggested that the right-back has already agreed to a five-year contract with Los Blancos.

The Sun has now revealed that Alexander-Arnold is looking to strengthen his own personal staff before the move to Real Madrid this summer, and is set to sign Everton loans manager James Vaughan. It remains unclear as to what role Vaughan will play in the England international's staff.

Vaughan is a former Everton player and came up through the Toffees' youth system before spending seven years with the Merseyside club; however, he was out on loan for most of the time. After retiring in 2021, he joined Everton as a loan manager.

The Real Madrid-bound right-back still has to officially announce his departure, however, he will be keen on ending his stint with Liverpool with a bang and another Premier League title.