A deal for the right-back, 26, to join the La Liga side has now entered its final stages and is on course to be signed in the coming weeks.

Trent Alexander-Arnold looks almost certain to complete a free transfer to Real Madrid this summer. The full-back has already bid goodbye to Liverpool fans through a social media post. He has been a lifelong red and has made 352 appearances for the Merseysiders,

It’s a sad way to sign off with Liverpool but as the player reminded everyone with his West Ham celebration in December this is his life, his choice, and his career.