Real Madrid have reportedly not verbally agreed a pre-contract with Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool vice-captain is in the final six months of his contract, so he can now sign a deal to join an overseas club this summer.

Alexander-Arnold, 26, is the subject of significant speculation in Spain, which has only heightened since, as the ECHO reported, Madrid approached Liverpool on New Year's Eve about signing the right-back during the winter transfer window. The Reds rejected those advances.

However, the Spanish side have not given up hope of signing the right-back before the market closes early next month. Reports in Spain emerged yesterday claiming Alexander-Arnold has already agreed a move to Madrid at the end of this season.

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Marca consistently claims the player's future is in the Spanish capital, with the only question being whether the move will happen over the coming weeks or during the summer months. Madrid are said to be waiting for when they deem it appropriate to approach the Reds again with another approach.

They remain hopeful that Liverpool will eventually accept an offer this winter, claiming Alexander-Arnold has already said 'yes' to them. It is also reputed that Madrid do not have an alternative who they will sign this window instead of the England international.

Marca describes it as "Alexander Arnold or nothing". Sky Sports, though, have rubbished rumours about any verbal agreement, insisting there is no such thing in place.

Alexander-Arnold has previously spoken to the broadcaster about his future. During an interview in September, he said, "I want to be a Liverpool player this season [as a minimum] is what I will say."

A month later, Alexander-Arnold added: "I have been at the club 20 years now, I have signed four or five contract extensions, and none of those have been played out in public - and this one won't be either."

The ECHO reported in December that Liverpool are intent to see out the campaign as a minimum with the influential full-back in their ranks as they eye Premier League glory under Arne Slot.