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Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid in action during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Real Madrid CF and Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Champions League draw: Liverpool reunion for TAA

Trent Alexander-Arnold could face a frosty reception at Anfield while Kevin De Bruyne can expect a hero's welcome at the Etihad Stadium after the Champions League draw threw up two fascinating reunions.

Soccer • 28 Aug

Florian Wirtz of Liverpool during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool v Athletic Club Bilbao at Anfield

Wirtz creativity can make up for Trent loss, says Slot

Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid has left Liverpool wanting for creativity but the signing of attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz can help offset that deficiency, the Premier League club's manager Arne Slot said.

Soccer • 05 Aug

Real Madrid's Spanish forward #30 Gonzalo Garcia celebrates after scoring the opening goal with teammate English defender #12 Trent Alexander-Arnold during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 football match between Spain's Real Madrid and Italy's Juv

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund progress at CWC

Trent Alexander-Arnold claimed his first Real Madrid assist as Gonzalo Garcia's third Club World Cup goal secured a 1-0 victory over Juventus in Miami. Real will face Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals after the Germans clinched a 2-1 win over Monterrey.

Soccer • 02 Jul

Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold during a press conference at Real Madrid City, Madrid. Picture date: Thursday June 12, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Borja Hojas/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no com

Alexander-Arnold habla Espanol at Real Madrid unveiling

Trent Alexander-Arnold said joining Real Madrid was a "dream come true" as he delivered his opening address to club dignitaries and invited guests in Spanish.

Soccer • 12 Jun

Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen looks on during the 1.Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on May 11, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto)

Liverpool make Wirtz bid, sign Frimpong and sell TAA

Liverpool have made an improved offer totalling €130m for Bayer Leverkusen forward Florian Wirtz, it's understood, and also agreed a deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold to join Real Madrid on 1 June.

Soccer • 30 May

Trent Alexander-Arnold was not sure what to expect after being booed previously

Alexander-Arnold heartened by fans' Anfield send-off

An emotional Trent Alexander-Arnold said lifting the Premier League trophy at Anfield was the best day of his life and he "never felt so loved" after the fans' change of heart towards him.

Soccer • 25 May

Jurgen Klopp wants Trent Alexander-Arnold's contribution to recent Liverpool successes to be recognised even if he is on his way out of Anfield

Klopp dismayed by Reds fans' booing Alexander-Arnold

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp criticised the club's fans for booing Trent Alexander-Arnold after admitting he had never been so disappointed in their actions.

Soccer • 24 May

Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave Liverpool this summer

Slot unsure if Trent will play in season finale

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has not decided whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will play in their Premier League finale against Crystal Palace after he was booed at Anfield two weeks ago.

Soccer • 23 May

Mohamed Salah (L) and Trent Alexander-Arnold on the day Liverpool secured the 2024/25 Premier League title

Alexander-Arnold deserves fonder farewell - Salah

Mohamed Salah believes Liverpool fans were harsh to boo Trent Alexander-Arnold and that the departing defender should be given the send-off "he deserves" before the end of the season.

Soccer • 16 May

Trent Alexander-Arnold was the target of a section of the Anfield faithful's ire

Slot to keep picking Alexander-Arnold in spite of boos

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has no concerns about continuing to pick Trent Alexander-Arnold despite the defender being booed by his own fans in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Soccer • 11 May

Conor Bradley takes a throw-in during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge

Slot will not compare 'talented' Bradley to TAA

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot insists Conor Bradley should not be compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold as the 21-year-old is given a chance to stake his claim to become first-choice right-back.

Soccer • 10 May

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates Liverpool's Premier League title victory at Anfield

Madrid keen to sign TAA in time for Club World Cup

Real Madrid have made an initial approach to Liverpool over signing Trent Alexander-Arnold in time for the Club World Cup.

Soccer • 06 May

'He is already under a lot of pressure already I think so there is no point for me to put him on the spot whatsoever'

Van Dijk won't pressure Alexander-Arnold over future

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is not putting pressure on Trent Alexander-Arnold to sign a new contract and says if the defender decides to leave he will always be remembered at the club.

Soccer • 21 Apr

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool boss Arne Slot

Slot full of praise for Madrid-linked Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has praised the commitment shown by Trent Alexander-Arnold to return to fitness but offered no insight into whether the defender's long-term future remained at the club.

Soccer • 18 Apr

Trent Alexander-Arnold is widely expected to move to Madrid this summer

Slot says Alexander-Arnold is only focused on fitness

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot insists Trent Alexander-Arnold is concentrating on his recovery from an ankle injury as speculation about his future continues.

Soccer • 01 Apr

Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen

Reds target Frimpong as Carragher questions Trent

Liverpool have held initial talks over the signing of Dutch full-back Jeremie Frimpong, according to reports.

Soccer • 27 Mar

Trent Alexander-Arnold is nearing a switch to the Spanish giants

Reports: Alexander-Arnold agrees five-year Madrid deal

Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed terms on a move to Real Madrid this summer, according to reports.

Soccer • 25 Mar

Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered the injury against PSG

Alexander-Arnold ruled out of Carabao Cup final

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is facing an extended spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury but head coach Arne Slot insists he will be back before the end of the season.

Soccer • 14 Mar

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates his stunning strike just before the interval

Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool centre stage

Trent Alexander-Arnold led from the front as Liverpool eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley

Soccer • 11 Jan

For the second time in 18 days, Arne Slot brings his Liverpool team to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Slot wary of goal-hungry Tottenham ahead of semi-final

Tottenham are a dangerous opponent and Liverpool will have to work to prevent them from enforcing their style of play when the sides meet in their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg clash, says manager Arne Slot.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Trent Alexander-Arnold's future remains unclear

Stuck on Trent - Leaving of Liverpool can be rocky road

As the clock ticked over at midnight on 1 January and Jools Holland whooped his way through a pre-recorded singalong, Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract saga entered a new stage.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Trent Alexander-Arnold had a tough afternoon

Slot backs under-fire Alexander-Arnold after poor show

Arne Slot conceded people will think Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance was affected by rumours surrounding his future in title-chasing Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

Soccer • 06 Jan

Mohamed Salah's future remains uncertain

Salah reiterates lack of progress in Liverpool talks

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah admits the club are still "far away from any progress" on a new contract with his current deal due to expire in the summer.

Soccer • 03 Jan

The Real Madrid boss said it was 'not sensible' for him to talk about any signings now

Ancelotti tight-lipped on Alexander-Arnold approach

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti refused to be drawn on the club's pursuit of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Soccer • 02 Jan

The Liverpudlian's contract at Anfield expires this summer

Reds fend off Real's Alexander-Arnold enquiry - report

Liverpool have rejected Real Madrid's first expression of interest in signing Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports.

Soccer • 01 Jan