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.

Alexander-Arnold is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with any overseas club from the start of January, and Marca claimed recently that he has already informed Liverpool of his intent to sign for Real Madrid, where he will team up with his friend and international colleague Jude Bellingham.