Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid when his Liverpool contract expires in the summer, and a former Reds stars thinks it might be for the best

Arnold's future at Liverpool is in the balance with his contract at Anfield set to expire at the end of the season

Michael Arnold and Dianne Alexander are the inspirational parents of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of three big-name Liverpool players out of contract in the summer but Real Madrid had been attempting to force a move through a few months early

Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid this summer on a free transfer after he rejected Liverpool’s offers to tie him down to a new deal. However, there could be a problem now. Real Madrid were free to open talks with Alexander-Arnold over a pre-contract at the start of January.

Alexander-Arnold’s current contract expires this summer, and negotiations to extend his stay at Anfield have faltered. Unlike teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, who have publicly addressed their contract situations, Alexander-Arnold has stayed silent, a move widely perceived as calculated.

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Madrid have continued talks with Alexander-Arnold in the background and are believed to have already reached an agreement with him over a free transfer in the summer. That sparked another January approach, with Madrid keen to sign Alexander-Arnold immediately to help bring an end to their injury crisis in defence.

Fabrizio Romano has presented the latest update on Trent Alexander-Arnold 's impending situation at Liverpool, amid interest from Real Madrid.

Dani Carvajal's place in Real Madrid's side could be under threat if Trent Alexander-Arnold makes the move from Liverpool, although he has sent a clear message ahead of his return from injury.