Real Madrid have made an initial approach to Liverpool over signing Trent Alexander-Arnold in time for the Club World Cup, the PA news agency understands.
Alexander-Arnold announced on Monday morning, just over a week after helping the Reds secure a 20th English title, that he would be leaving his boyhood club on a free transfer in the summer.
Madrid have long been touted as his likeliest destination and it is understood contact has been made to hasten his arrival at the Bernabeu.
The 26-year-old right-back’s Anfield deal expires officially on June 30, but the Spanish club would like to have him in the squad for the summer tournament in the United States. They have group games on June 18, 22 and 26.
It is likely a fee would need to be agreed to persuade Liverpool to do business, but there is no indication yet as to whether they are prepared to push things forward.
