Liverpool have learned Real Madrid have abandoned their bid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in January - but the Reds' plans to sign Aurelien Tchouameni are impacted as a result.

Arnold has been urged to turn down a move to Real Madrid next summer and extend his Liverpool contract which expires at the end of the current season by Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit.Petit believes that the 26-year-old "can become one of the best players in Liverpool history" if he continues to represent the Reds in the coming seasons following his upward trajectory since making his debut for his childhood club in the 2-1 League Cup win over Tottenham back in 2016.

Real Madrid have moved on from their Trent Alexander-Arnold plan. Liverpool can breathe a sigh of relief for now. Revelo reports that Real Madrid have abandoned the idea of signing Trent Alexander-Arnold in January.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has not signed a new contract at Liverpool and can speak to clubs in January. Real Madrid are keen on the England international and could snap him up for free in the summer

Liverpool have made a fantastic start to life under new Head Coach Arne Slot, but despite that, contract talks of three of their biggest players remain the hot topic. Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold,

Liverpool are set to make one last-gasp attempt to stop Trent Alexander-Arnold from joining Real Madrid by offering a Premier League-record salary.