Arnold's contract saga at Liverpool drags on, Real Madrid may not be the only team vying for his signature. READ MORE:

Real Madrid have been dealt a blow in their bid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool as a rival Euro giant has reportedly 'taken a firm step' to beat them to the punch.

Liverpool have no intention of engaging in games with Alexander-Arnold or Real. And sources have revealed to TEAMtalk there is a concrete possibility they will put a deadline on when the defender must give them a final decision, to ensure the saga doesn’t drag and distract Alexander-Arnold from his football.

Liverpool have dropped Trent Alexander-Arnold from their Carabao Cup semi-final starting XI while the defender is being heavily linked with a move to Real Madri

Real Madrid have encountered a significant setback in their pursuit to sign Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, as Bayern Munich have reportedly 'taken a firm step' to secure the English defender's signature.

Arnold's Liverpool future remains uncertain, particularly in the wake of that awful display against Manchester United. Now even Real Madrid players are being asked about his future.