Real Madrid are in desperate need of a right-back, having watched Lucas Vazquez struggle for a second time against Barcelona. While Fede Valverde has filled in well there at times this season, but

The Spanish club continues to be linked with a move for the Liverpool defender after their approach in early January

The Reds have reportedly opened talks with the man they believe could replace Trent Alexander-Arnold. Alexander-Arnold, who is the current vice-captain at Anfield, is one of the three stars – alongside Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah – out of contract at Liverpool this summer.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a Liverpool player his entire career, but with no movement on a new contract, reports of a departure for Real Madrid have begun to ramp up.

Real Madrid is still hopeful of completing a deal to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool this month, according to the latest reports in Spain