Trent Alexander-Arnold is out of contract in the summer and free to negotiate with foreign clubs about a pre-contract agreement

Real Madrid are still determined to secure the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold in January, rather than wait to get him for free in the summer. They had an opening offer turned down by Liverpool

Liverpool are the heavy favourites to win this season's Premier League title, however, they still have concerns over the futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Moha

Further down the pitch, Arsenal need to decide on a No 6 for the future. Thomas Partey, who turns 32 in the summer, and Jorginho, 33, are both into the final six months of their contracts. While Declan Rice can play as a No 6, his talents are better utilised as the left No 8 in Mikel Arteta’s system.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Trent Alexander-Arnold is fully committed to the club amid interest in the England right back from Real Madrid.

Real Madrid continue to pursue a deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract at Liverpool is set to expire at the end of the current season. The Reds have offered their vice-captain a new deal but he's yet to commit his future to the club.

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