According to reports, Trent Alexander-Arnold could be edging nearer a move to Real Madrid in January as Liverpool 'would accept' a shock 'swap offer'.

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is at the centre of comprehensive checks being completed by Real Madrid

Liverpool's failure to get Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi is forcing them to consider Real Madrid reject Tchouameni instead; Trent Alexander-Arnold's service in the backdrop of Caravajal's injury is a go

Reliable reporter Pearce has now confirmed that although there are no results from a scan just yet, Liverpool are confident that Alexander-Arnold has escaped serious injury. The Athletic journalist adds that Slot substituting the defender has hopefully limited the damage, while he's also been playing with painkilling injections in recent weeks.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has to decide between Liverpool and Real Madrid for his long-term future. These are the factors that could sway him either way.

Arne Slot admitted his concern at Trent Alexander-Arnold limping out of Liverpool's 2-0 win against Aston Villa with a suspected hamstring injury after just 25 minutes, saying that it is "always serious if a player goes off in the first-half.

Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold Ponders Future Amid Real Madrid InterestLiverpool fans are holding their breath as news breaks about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential move to Real Madrid. While the

Reports in Spain have revealed the details of the contract Trent Alexander-Arnold could be offered by Real Madrid, but it could mean him taking a pay cut from his current Liverpool deal

Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk all for free at the end of the season - but the former is who fans are most worried about losing