Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly made a decision on his future.
Alexander-Arnold, 26, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid for some time, with his Liverpool contract set to expire in June.
The right-back was in the thick of Liverpool’s celebrations after they were crowned Premier League champions on April 27 – although he did not speak to the media gathered at Anfield.
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On Sunday (May 4), he started during the Reds’ 3-1 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, which means he could have just three games left to play for the club.
The England international has been fairly tight-lipped about his future throughout the campaign, but as the season nears its end, a decision will have to be made public sooner rather than later.
In late April, journalist Fabrizio Romano maintained that a deal between “Real Madrid and Liverpool is at the final stages”.
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"The deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid is at the final stages,” Romano said on the ‘Here We Go’ podcast.
“Just waiting for the formal steps, just waiting to sign all the contracts, just waiting to complete all the documents. And so that's the direction of the story.
"Real Madrid, at the moment, no changes in the conversation in the situation with Liverpool."
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The Athletic’s David Ornstein also gave his take on the situation when he spoke on The Athletic FC Podcast on Monday (April 28).
“It’s long since been the case that we’re expecting him to join Real Madrid, but of course, until absolutely everything is finalised, that door is just slightly ajar,” explained Ornstein.
On Sunday (May 4), Football Insider reported that Alexander-Arnold “has made up his mind about his exit and Arne Slot’s side have already moved on,” although this has yet to be confirmed by the player, or Liverpool Football Club.
The outlet went on to explain how Liverpool have already begun assessing his replacement and are likely to bring in a right-back this summer, with Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso being linked with a potential move to the Premier League champions - although Manchester City are also thought to be interested.
Topics: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Premier League, Football, Champions League
Luke Alfred Davies