Real Madrid have reportedly given up hope of signing Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold in the winter transfer window.

Real Madrid have reportedly secured the signing of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer with a potential January deal still possible.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's future has taken a fresh twist as Real Madrid have made a big decision this month. Alexander-Arnold has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, with his existing contract set to expire in the summer. He remains locked in negotiations with Liverpool, who hope to tie him down to a new contract at Anfield.

Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has been the subject of intense speculation in the past few weeks with the 26-year-old, alongside Virgil van Dijk

REAL MADRID are abandoning their pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, reports suggest. Alexander-Arnold, 26, has been intensely linked with a move to Real during the January transfer

Liverpool are flying high in the Premier League under manager Arne Slot.But the Reds are facing the prospect of losing three of their best players, with Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent

According to a report, Real Madrid know that a January transfer for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold is unlikely. READ MORE: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool |

Real Madrid have been warned any increased bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold will fall on deaf ears at Liverpool - leaving Los Blancos to target a Plan B.

Real Madrid are looking at the possibility of bringing in a new right-back this January given that Lucas Vazquez has been struggling and there is no depth in the position.Los Blancos want to sign

Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to remain at Liverpool for the rest of the season after Real Madrid shelved their plans to sign him in this month's transfer window

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.