When looking at the Real Madrid squad, it is clear to see that it is without a doubt one of, if not the deepest squad in world football.
The club have assembled a formidable group of fearsome, with world class talent at almost every position on the pitch, making Real Madrid a team that every fears going up against.
In this formidable squad, however, there are still small gaps that can be the kryptonite of the team. This season in particular, the defense has struggled for Real Madrid. The team has lost Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal to season-ending ACL injuries and has had to cope with other defenders dealing with stints on the sideline with injuries as well.
With the defense looking shaky, the squad have been diligently scouting the transfer market for their next defender of the future, and Real Madrid have just been handed a massive boost in their pursuit of one of the top free agent defenders heading into the summer.
Real Madrid target Trent Alexander-Arnold has rejected Liverpool's latest contract offer, per report
As being reported by Marca, Trent Alexander-Arnold has dealt Liverpool one more blow by rejecting their latest contract offer, all but sealing his departure from the club this summer. The fullback's move to Real Madrid is said to be almost "99% complete" ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Englishman reportedly has his heart fully set on Real Madrid as he is expected to be the clubs third consecutive major summer signing in recent years, following in the footsteps of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.
Alexander-Arnold has been a longtime target of Los Blancos and with this latest contract update, now could finally be the time that Real Madrid land their long-term successor to Carvajal. Signing a player of his level on a free transfer would be a statement by Real Madrid, showing the rest of the world that even though their squad is already loaded with talent the club want to keep getting better and better.