According to Spanish journalist Josep Pedrerol, Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will sign for Real Madrid. READ MORE: Real Madrid Resigned To Fact Jan

Wednesday’s news has been dominated by Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, but also a potential update on Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘s future. Real Madrid have not given up their hope of signing Alexander-Arnold…but there is an acceptance that they will not do so in January.

Yes, Liverpool’s right-back struggled. But it’s more likely a bad day at the office than a sign that Alexander-Arnold's mind is elsewhere

Arnold’s Resilience Amid Real Madrid LinksLiverpool manager Arne Slot has publicly backed Trent Alexander-Arnold, describing the criticism aimed at the full-back

Trent Alexander-Arnold has long been lauded as one of the most technically gifted right-backs in football. However, his performance in Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United has sparked intense debate and a wave of criticism.

Real Madrid's defensive issues are so severe it might be forced into the January market and it appears there are no shortage of immediate solutions at right-back.

Fear not, fans of exhausting transfer sagas, the claims in Spain still have Real Madrid confident of signing the Liverpool right back for next season.

Real Madrid, by all accounts, have made a decision on their January pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold, while speculation continues to surround the Liverpool icon.

Real Madrid have completed an agreement with Trent Alexander-Arnold that will see the Liverpool right-back depart Anfield for the Bernabeu in the summer as a free agent while a significant January signing is planned.