Real Madrid have accepted that bringing Trent Alexander-Arnold to the club in the January transfer window is now impossible, according to reports.
The Englishman is amongst a trio of Liverpool stars at risk of being allowed to leave the club for free with Alexander-Arnold, Virgil Van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah all having only a few months remaining on their deals.
Liverpool are actively negotiating with the three stars to extend their stay at Anfield but face competition from a host of Europe's elite teams with Madrid being long-term admirers of Alexander-Arnold.