Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of three big-name Liverpool players out of contract in the summer but Real Madrid had been attempting to force a move through a few months early

Liverpool have been given hope they could keep Trent Alexander-Arnold beyond this season after Real Madrid made contact to sign an alternative instead.

Danny Murphy, the former Liverpool midfielder who also grew up as a fervent Reds supporter, empathises with Trent Alexander-Arnold 's current predicament. In 2004, Murphy faced his own turning point when he had to leave Anfield, similar to the situation Alexander-Arnold finds himself in amid rumours of a potential switch to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid are planning a move for Bayern Munich defender Joshua Kimmich if they fail to land Trent Alexander-Arnold this month, according to Sky Sport.Madrid’s pursuit of Alexander-Arnold is far

Dani Carvajal's place in Real Madrid's side could be under threat if Trent Alexander-Arnold makes the move from Liverpool, although he has sent a clear message ahead of his return from injury.