Liverpool have been sent a dire new update on Trent Alexander-Arnold with a reputable former scout at Manchester United revealing he has heard that the player has decided he wants to sign for Real Madrid and will not be able to resist the lure of joining the European champions.

There is “a very strong possibility” that Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold could complete a move to Real Madrid in January, says a former scout.

Liverpool are top of the Premier League, but they face a situation in which they could lose their three best players on free transfers in the summer.

Arnold’s future at Liverpool Football Club remains something of an enigma. There seems a clear willingness on the part of the club to tie down all three expiring stars – including Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah – to fresh terms.

Here's all your latest Liverpool transfer news to catch up on. Mohamed Salah's and Virgil van Dijk's situations both have updates. Football Insider are now reporting that Salah is looking to secure a ‘massive’ new three year contract that runs through until 2027.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has said he has begun talks over a new deal but insisted he has "no idea" if he will remain at Anfield next season. There is ongoing uncertainty over the future of a trio of Liverpool's key players,