- Trent Alexander-Arnold would have informed Liverpool that he wants to leave
- The 26-year-old's current contract at Anfield will expire at the end of the season.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly informed Liverpool that he wants to leave the club to join Real Madrid.
The Reds have made an incredible start on all fronts under Arne Slot this season, and are currently top of the Premier League and Champions League stage.
However, constant speculation has centered on the future of three of their most important players with deals set to expire.
Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk will be out of contract at the end of the current campaign.
While the situation has remained up in the air in recent weeks, it appears there has been significant progress regarding Alexander-Arnold's future on Merseyside.
According to a report from a Spanish media. BrandThe 26-year-old has informed Liverpool bosses that he wants to leave his boyhood club to join Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly told Liverpool bosses that he wants to leave the club
The 26-year-old will become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Alexander-Arnold has been consistently linked with a move to Carlo Ancelotti's side this season, and is close to Jude Bellingham.
From January 1, the England international will be free to discuss the conditions for moving away from the Premier League.
The report claims that Real are prepared to discuss terms when the transfer window opens, but notes that the Reds would prefer him to leave as a free agent in the summer rather than paying a fee next month.
The opportunity to play alongside close friend and England teammate Jude Bellingham is also said to serve as incentive for Alexander-Arnold to make the move.
Last weekend, Jamie Carragher claimed that Alexander-Arnold's legacy at Anfield could be damaged if he decides to leave the club on a free transfer.
'If he stays at the club. “He will be remembered as one of the greatest players to ever play for the football club, and not far behind Steven Gerrard,” Carragher said.
'If you don't do it, you won't be remembered that way. Now, if you don't mind that, that's fine, but I'm just telling you what the Liverpool fans (think).”
He continued: “If I were advising Trent, I would say it's not just about leaving. I think people understand it with Real Madrid.”
'A lot of this is the free transfer. That's a lot of anything. It's that fear that you won't leave us, (but) “Where is our money to replace you?”
The defender has provided four assists in the Premier League this season and Arne Slot's team has stormed to the top of the table.
You may not agree with that, but it's simply a fact. I would say: “Sign a contract. Have a decent release clause, that's not ridiculous. And if Real Madrid want to buy you in 12 months…”'
Alexander-Arnold has featured in 15 of Liverpool's 18 Premier League games this season and has provided four assists in that time.
The Reds currently sit six points behind second-placed Arsenal in the league table, and also have a game in hand.
Liverpool's last league victory came during Jurgen Klopp's reign in the 2019/2020 campaign, when they clinched their first title in the Premier League era after suffering just three defeats all season.
