Real Madrid accept Trent Alexander-Arnold decision after Liverpool stance made clear

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpoool are not expecting Real Madrid to return with a fresh attempt to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before the forthcoming transfer deadline

The Reds strongly rebuffed the Spanish outfit when they made an official approach over the festive period

The right-back is out of contract at the end of the season and, with talks over a new agreement having reached an impasse, Real Madrid are considered strong favourites

a serious injury to Dani Carvajal and lack of recognised senior right-back alternatives in their squad prompted Madrid to bring forward their expected interest in Trent

claims in Spain had indicated Real were willing to make another attempt at signing the player.

But it has now emerged the European champions accept Liverpool are intent on keeping Alexander-Arnold for the remainder of the season

A report in Spanish news outlet Marca on Friday afternoon suggests Real Madrid will now concentrate on attempting to broker a deal with Alexander-Arnold to join on a free

Having entered the last six months of his contract, the 26-year-old is permitted to talk with potential suitors from abroad.

Trent is one of three Liverpool players who will be out of contract at the end of the season

talks are ongoing with both Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. While Salah and Van Dijk have intimated their desire to stay at Anfield

Alexander-Arnold has remained silent over his preferred next move.