Trent Alexander-Arnold could face a battle to break into the Real Madrid starting XI if he joins the La Liga giants this summer. Liverpool have rejected two January transfer offers from Los Blancos for their superstar right-back as contract extension talks continue at Anfield.

Alexander-Arnold’s current contract expires this summer, and negotiations to extend his stay at Anfield have faltered. Unlike teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, who have publicly addressed their contract situations, Alexander-Arnold has stayed silent, a move widely perceived as calculated.

Jeremie Frimpong has revealed that he almost signed for Liverpool before spending his youth career at Manchester City. Currently plying his trade for Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen, the Dutchman has established himself as one of the brightest young prospects in European football,