Arnold's contract saga at Liverpool drags on, Real Madrid may not be the only team vying for his signature. READ MORE:

Madrid are sold on the Liverpool right-back’s talents. Here's why the European champions are so keen to sign him

Real Madrid have been dealt a blow in their bid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool as a rival Euro giant has reportedly 'taken a firm step' to beat them to the punch.

Liverpool have dropped Trent Alexander-Arnold from their Carabao Cup semi-final starting XI while the defender is being heavily linked with a move to Real Madri

The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Trent Alexander-Arnold is fully committed to the club amid interest in the England right back from Real Madrid.

Liverpool are still waiting for an answer over their contract extension offer to Trent Alexander-Arnold. The England international is now firmly into the final six months of his contract at Anfield alongside Mohamed Salah and club captain Virgil van Dijk.

Real Madrid have received confirmation of the immediate plans of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is expected to hook up with the Bernabeu side on a free transfer in the summer.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is not starting for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg meeting with Tottenham, and Arne Slot has explained the thinking behind his decision

There may yet be another twist in the tale of Trent Alexander-Arnold's future. Real Madrid are hot in their pursuit of the right-back meanwhile Liverpool have struggled to tie him down to a new deal.