Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a drop in wages if he decides to move to Real Madrid, though a cash-plus-player swap may entice Liverpool into a January deal.

The Reds' number 66 is out of contract in just over six months, while the Anfield hierarchy is reportedly interested in French international Tchouameni.

Liverpool are willing to improve on his current £180,000-a-week deal, but not at the terms Alexander-Arnold is seeking, says The Sun. Watching developments closely are Real Madrid, which are clear to secure Alexander-Arnold to a pre-contract agreement from January 1 ahead of signing him in a Bosman deal in June.

Reports from Spain are claiming that Real Madrid knows what Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision around his Liverpool contract will be.

Liverpool and Real Madrid are preparing for a possible dispute in the transfer market for Castello Lukeba, currently with RB Leipzig. The solidity and talent of the young center-back have caught the attention of both European giants, who see him as a strategic investment to reinforce their respective defenses in the long term.

Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold Ponders Future Amid Real Madrid InterestLiverpool fans are holding their breath as news breaks about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential move to Real Madrid. While the

Real Madrid is reportedly considering swooping for Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in January to ease the Spanish club's ongoing injury crisis

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is at the centre of comprehensive checks being completed by Real Madrid