According to Spanish journalist Josep Pedrerol, Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will sign for Real Madrid. READ MORE: Real Madrid Resigned To Fact Jan

Wednesday’s news has been dominated by Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, but also a potential update on Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘s future. Real Madrid have not given up their hope of signing Alexander-Arnold…but there is an acceptance that they will not do so in January.

Alexander-Arnold has been interviewed by various broadcast outlets this season, but his contract is never brought up as “the topic has been off-limits,” in the words of the Athletic ‘s James Pearce.

Yes, Liverpool’s right-back struggled. But it’s more likely a bad day at the office than a sign that Alexander-Arnold's mind is elsewhere

Trent Alexander-Arnold has long been lauded as one of the most technically gifted right-backs in football. However, his performance in Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United has sparked intense debate and a wave of criticism.

Arnold’s Resilience Amid Real Madrid LinksLiverpool manager Arne Slot has publicly backed Trent Alexander-Arnold, describing the criticism aimed at the full-back

Arnold's proposed move to Real Madrid won't happen this month, according to Spanish reports, with Los Blancos cooling their interest in the full-back

Real Madrid's defensive issues are so severe it might be forced into the January market and it appears there are no shortage of immediate solutions at right-back.

Fear not, fans of exhausting transfer sagas, the claims in Spain still have Real Madrid confident of signing the Liverpool right back for next season.