The England international has been an exceptional performer for the Merseyside giants and he has started fantastically under new manager Arne Slot .

Despite this, there has been no progress over a contract extension beyond June 2025. He is free to discuss pre-contract terms with foreign clubs from January.

The Athletic now report that Los Blancos are keen on landing the signature of the 26-year-old and they are ready to open talks with him at the turn of the year.

Alexander-Arnold has been non-committal over his future in recent weeks and Liverpool fear they could lose him on a free transfer when the season concludes.

It will be interesting to see whether Madrid attempt to land Alexander-Arnold in January with Dani Carvajal out with a serious knee injury.

Aside from a new right-back, Los Blancos are eyeing another central defender. They have been linked with Arsenal 's William Saliba .

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