Jamie Carragher has predicted why Real Madrid made an ‘approach’ to sign Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold during the winter transfer window. Real Madrid are in the market for a right-back to be Dani Carvajal’s long-term replacement and it’s been widely reported that Alexander-Arnold is their preferred target.

Liverpool have rejected an approach from Real Madrid to sign full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in the January transfer window, sources have told ESPN. The England international is out of contract at Anfield in June and sources have told ESPN that he is Madrid's top defensive target following a long-term injury to right-back Dani Carvajal.

The noise around Alexander-Arnold has ramped up over the past week with multiple reports in Spain claiming he’s on the brink of signing for Real Madrid. The Athletic has spoken to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation to understand the current state of play surrounding Liverpool’s vice-captain. It depends on who you speak to.