Liverpool are planning ahead for the potential departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold and have identified Chelsea star Malo Gusto as a viable replacement.

Arnold's emotional connection to the club he grew up supporting in a final, last-ditch attempt to prevent the right-back from joining Real Madrid this summer, according to a report in Spain. Alexander-Arnold will be out of contract at Liverpool in June,

But Sky Deutschland says Real are now going cold on Alexander-Arnold and instead are turning to Bayern Munich wing-back Joshua Kimmich. Like Alexander-Arnold, Kimmich is also coming off contract at the end of this season.

Trent Alexander-Arnold did not suffer a serious injury against Bournemouth on Saturday, a scan has revealed, in welcome news for Liverpool ahead of an intense run of fixtures. The initial diagnosis, confirmed by the club,

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed the latest on injuries ahead of his side facing Tottenham. The Reds boss will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield.

Trent Alexander-Arnold wasn’t at his best during the weekend’s Premier League win against Bournemouth. Liverpool transfer news today: Agent CONFIRMS offer as wonderkid deal moves closer The 26-year-old slipped up as early as the opening seconds at the Vitality Stadium and it didn’t get much better throughout the contest.

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to make a quicker-than-anticipated return from injury, alleviating Arne Slot's initial concerns.