However, after Alexander-Arnold decided to end his twenty-year association with the club, the path is now clear for him to move to follow in the footsteps of Steve McManaman by making a free transfer move to the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid have asked Liverpool to release Trent Alexander-Arnold from his contract early so that he can play for them in this summer’s Club World Cup. The England right-back confirmed his impending departure from Anfield on Monday and is set to join the 15-time European champions in July after his deal with Liverpool expires.