Liverpool have rejected an approach from Real Madrid to sign full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in the January transfer window, sources have told ESPN.
The England international is out of contract at Anfield in June and sources have told ESPN that he is Madrid's top defensive target following a long-term injury to right-back Dani Carvajal.
It was thought the Spanish giants preferred to wait until next summer to sign Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer, but they approached Liverpool on Tuesday about a potential move next month.
Sources told ESPN those advances were quickly rebuffed by the Premier League leaders and no official bid was made.