Real Madrid secured a key victory against Valencia in their rescheduled match, temporarily placing them as the sole leaders of La Liga. However, it’s not all celebration for Carlo Ancelotti’s team. During the match,

Paul Merson has made a compelling case for Liverpool to keep Alexander-Arnold until the end of the season, even if it means losing him on a free transfer in the summer. Speaking on Sky Sports, Merson expressed disbelief at reports suggesting Liverpool might accept a fee of around £20 million in January.

The 26-year-old right-back has been at the epicentre of an unrelenting transfer saga which has only gained momentum throughout the season. A long-running target for Real Madrid, the Spanish giants have lined up multiple bids now that the January window is open.

Arnold's Liverpool future is a hot topic, with Real Madrid interested in signing the 26-year-old right-back either in January or at the end of the season

Arne Slot has responded to Trent Alexander-Arnold's celebration after Liverpool defeated West Ham 5-0 in the Premier League. The Reds stretched their unbeaten run in all competitions to 23 games with the victory, which saw five different players get on the scoresheet.

Liverpool have dropped Real Madrid transfer target Trent Alexander-Arnold from their EFL Cup semi-final first XI

Arnold's Liverpool future remains uncertain, particularly in the wake of that awful display against Manchester United. Now even Real Madrid players are being asked about his future.

Los Blancos almost never miss out on their big targets, so it feels increasingly likely that the England right-back will be another big signing

There may yet be another twist in the tale of Trent Alexander-Arnold's future. Real Madrid are hot in their pursuit of the right-back meanwhile Liverpool have struggled to tie him down to a new deal.

Stephen Warnock does not believe Trent Alexander-Arnold will swap Liverpool for Real Madrid until after the current season ends. Alexander-Arnold has been widely reported to be a transfer target for the La Liga giants,

Jamie Redknapp has warned Liverpool fans that turning down Real Madrid will be "almost impossible" for Trent Alexander-Arnold.