Game over for Liverpool?! Arne Slot contract discussions with Trent Alexander-Arnold END as defender edges closer to Jude Bellingham link-up at Real Madrid

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has turned down Liverpool's contract offer as he edges closer to joining Real Madrid.

• Alexander-Arnold contract running down
• Slot unable to convince him to sign extension
• Real Madrid move appears imminent

WHAT HAPPENED?

With his contract expiring in the summer, Alexander-Arnold can enter negotiations with other clubs to arrange a free transfer. However, Liverpool have been hopeful of convincing him to sign an extension, with coach Arne Slot doing his best to encourage the right-back to stay, Caught Offside reports.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The England international has been linked with a move to Madrid for a long time and the report adds that he appears guaranteed to join the Spanish giants in a move that would see him join Three Lions co-star Jude Bellingham at the Santiago Bernabeu.

DID YOU KNOW?

The loss of the 26-year-old will come as a big blow for Slot's side, who could also see fellow defender Virgil van Dijk and star forward Mohamed Salah leave when their contracts come to an end after this season.

WHAT NEXT FOR ALEXANDER-ARNOLD?

With a move to La Liga seemingly imminent, Alexander-Arnold will soon depart the club he joined at the age of six years old.