Trent Alexander-Arnold is believed to be closing in on a move to Real Madrid, but it is their big rivals who he once revealed he had a soft spot for. The right-back is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season and appears increasingly likely to leave on a free transfer, with Real Madrid hoping to wrap up a deal.

Real Madrid have made a stunning move to secure another huge signing following the bombshell news about Trent Alexander-Arnold. Real are already plotting moves in the market ahead of the transfer window reopening this summer.

Liverpool "only have themselves to blame" over Trent Alexander-Arnold's exit to Real Madrid - with a former star has offered a big reason for the move.