Real Trying To Sign Alexander-arnold In Time For Club World Cup

Real Madrid are aiming to complete nan signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold earlier nan commencement of nan Club World Cup.

The England defender has confirmed he will time off Liverpool erstwhile his statement expires later this summertime and nan 26-year-old is expected to subordinate nan Spanish nine arsenic a free agent.

Alexander-Arnold's statement pinch Liverpool expires connected 30 June but nan Club World Cup originates 16 days earlier.

BBC Sport understands Real person approached Liverpool pinch a position to negotiating a woody to merchandise Alexander-Arnold successful clip for nan full-back to beryllium portion of their plans for nan Fifa-organised tourney successful nan United States.

It is understood nan Spanish nine are considering an connection of astir €1m (£850,000) to merchandise Alexander-Arnold early from his deal.

It has besides been suggested Real mightiness beryllium consenting to salary nan wages Liverpool beryllium to Alexander-Arnold arsenic they activity a solution.

Discussions betwixt each parties are described arsenic amicable.

World shot governing assemblage Fifa has confirmed location will beryllium a short first transportation window this summertime - moving from 1 to 10 June - which is designed for competing clubs to amend their squads successful clip for nan competition.

Real's desire to onshore Alexander-Arnold successful clip for nan tourney presents an opportunity for Liverpool to recoup astatine slightest immoderate money for a high-value subordinate who will different time off Anfield for nary fee.