Trent Alexander-Arnold makes bold Liverpool decision amid Real Madrid links

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent days. The Liverpool full-back has been a key part of the Reds' team for many years. But his current contract is set to expire next summer. Could that lead to the England international seeking a new challenge, having already achieved everything possible at his boyhood club?

The timing could work out brilliantly for Real Madrid. Dani Carvajal is 32 years of age and sooner or later, the club will need to bring in a replacement for the full-back, even though the Spanish international is still playing at a world-class level.

Trent is one of the best full-backs in the world. While there are some question marks over his game defensively, going forward he is an elite creator and a potential X-factor for any team.

There's some interesting news regarding the Englishman as well. As reported by SPORT, Alexander-Arnold has already reportedly rejected a contract offer, although Richard Hughes, the Reds' sporting director, is not willing to give up.

Trent Alexander-Arnold makes bold Liverpool decision amid Real Madrid links

Signing a talent like Trent on a free transfer would almost be too good to be true. Yet, Real Madrid are experts at making these deals happen.

Just this summer, they brought in Kylian Mbappe as a free agent. In the past, they have signed the likes of David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger after their contracts at their previous clubs had run out.

Even next summer, there is a good chance that Alphonso Davies might join Real Madrid as a free agent, with him in the final 12 months of his Bayern Munich contract. Rumours about the move have been floating about for a long time.

Top players letting their contracts run down and leaving as free agents is becoming common these days. Could Trent be the next one to follow that path?