Trent Alexander-Arnold makes final decision on Real Madrid transfer

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has reached a full agreement to join Real Madrid when his contract expires this summer, a report has claimed.

Madrid have been chasing Alexander-Arnold for over 12 months now, waiting for him to be available on a free transfer, and have long been confident of wrapping up a deal for the 26-year-old Englishman.

It was recently reported that Alexander-Arnold had rejected another chance to extend his stay with Liverpool, and now Sky Sport Switzerland state a deal to move to Madrid has been wrapped up.

A five-year contract has been agreed between Madrid and Alexander-Arnold's representatives, with the right-back set to pocket a significant signing-on sum comparable to a "reasonable transfer fee" as well as a hefty pay rise.

Liverpool were aware that Alexander-Arnold was advancing in negotiations with Madrid and made several efforts to convince the right-back to stay, but have now accepted defeat.

Instead, Liverpool will now turn their attention to finding a replacement for Alexander-Arnold. Manager Arne Slot was recently reported to be speaking with Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong over a summer switch to Anfield.

However, Liverpool's priority remains signing a new striker, while a new centre-back is also high on the agenda. A right-back is only expected to be signed once those two positions are addressed.

If Liverpool do not sign a replacement, academy graduate Conor Bradley appears set for a promotion to the starting lineup.

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