Reports indicate that TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD has revealed his intention to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid.

The 26-year-old defender is nearing the expiration of his contract at Anfield, which is set to conclude at the end of the current season.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 'wants to leave Liverpool' for Real Madrid

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Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘wants to leave Liverpool’ for Real MadridCredit: Rex
Marca claim that Alexander-Arnold has told Liverpool chiefs he wants Madrid

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Marca claims that Alexander-Arnold has informed Liverpool officials of his wishes to join Madrid

Alexander-Arnold will be able to engage with other teams starting January 1.

According to Spanish outlet Marca, his first choice is to move to Real Madrid.

Liverpool has made several attempts to extend the contract of Alexander-Arnold.

However, the England international is reportedly keen on leaving Anfield.

This leaves the Reds’ management with the dilemma of keeping Alexander-Arnold until the end of the season and risking losing him for free, or selling him in January to gain some return for their homegrown talent.

Real Madrid is said to be patient regarding the matter, willing to wait until the season wraps up but also open to making a deal in January.

They have successfully completed similar free transfers in recent years with players such as David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and most recently Kylian Mbappe.

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Alexander-Arnold, 26, is close friends with England pal Jude Bellingham

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Alexander-Arnold, 26, is close friends with England pal Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty

He maintains a close friendship with fellow England player and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.

Sources say he has gained perspectives on life at Madrid through the midfielder.

‘I’d hate to be Liverpool right now’, say fans after seeing what Bellingham did for Alexander-Arnold on England duty

Since debuting in 2016, Alexander-Arnold has made 332 appearances for Liverpool.

He has won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, and a Club World Cup with his childhood team.

Liverpool currently leads the Premier League by six points with a game in hand.

If he stays until the end of the season, Alexander-Arnold could potentially add another Premier League title to his list of achievements.

Real Madrid is searching for a long-term successor for veteran Dani Carvajal.

The 32-year-old suffered a season-ending knee injury in October.

Along with Alexander-Arnold, Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk are in similar situations, with contracts set to expire at the season’s end.

Both will be permitted to communicate with other teams starting January 1.