Real Madrid are aiming to complete the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool before the start of the Club World Cup.

Real Madrid are in talks with Liverpool to sign defender Trent Alexander-Arnold just weeks before his contract expires, aiming to upgrade their squad for the FIFA Club World Cup, according to Sky Sports. Spanish media have echoed the report, as the international tournament has become a top priority for Los Blancos.

However, after Alexander-Arnold decided to end his twenty-year association with the club, the path is now clear for him to move to follow in the footsteps of Steve McManaman by making a free transfer move to the Bernabeu.