For Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold there is a ticking clock with all three able to sign pre-contract agreements with clubs outside of England as soon as January 1st—and in the case of Alexander-Arnold at least, a clear suitor.

Two European giants have joined Real Madrid in the race to sign Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports. The 26-year-old is into the final year of his contract with the Reds and is seemingly yet to formally discuss an extension to his deal.

Liverpool supporters have been warned to steel themselves for Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid and with a club icon picking his ideal successor.

Real Madrid are reportedly feeling confident of signing Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2025, having been given assurances over the Liverpool vice-captain's plans for the future

Liverpool executive, native of the city, trained at the club where he has been present since 2004 when he was six years old, Trent Alexander-Arnold is a symbol of the Reds. Winner of eight trophies including the 2018/2019 Champions League and the 2019/2020 Premier League,

Real Madrid have made Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold their ‘priority’ transfer target ahead of the January window, according to reports. The Spanish champions are set to be without Dani Carvajal for the rest of the season after he suffered a cruciate ligament injury during the 2-0 win against Villarreal earlier this month.

Liverpool are reportedly consigned to losing Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2025, who has emerged as the prime target for Real Madrid.The club's academy graduate grew up within walking distance of

Liverpool have firmly set out their stance over Trent Alexander-Arnold's immediate future at the club. The England international is set to begin intensive contract talks before the end of 2024 with his current contract expiring at the end of the 2024/25 season.

Alexander-Arnold is not the only option on Madrid's list at the moment, however, as the report adds that Tottenham's Pedro Porro, Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimp