Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid when his Liverpool contract expires in the summer, and a former Reds stars thinks it might be for the best

Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has been the subject of intense speculation in the past few weeks with the 26-year-old, alongside Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah out of contract at the end of the current season.

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

Liverpool have been given a significant lift as Trent Alexander-Arnold is not as close to joining Real Madrid as previously thought.

Real Madrid are reportedly "angry" with how Liverpool star, Trent Alexander-Arnold, has acted amid their growing interest, and they have sounded out the prospect of signing Bayern Munich ace, Joshua Kimmich,

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.