Real Madrid set their sights on Trent! Los Blancos put Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold top of right-back shortlist amid contract uncertainty

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold is now Real Madrid's top priority in their search for a new right-back.

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• Madrid in hunt for new right-back
• Liverpool star is top of the list
• In final year of Anfield contract

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The England international has been linked with a move to the Spanish giants for some time and speculation over his future continues to intensify with his Liverpool contract expiring at the end of the season.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Liverpool hope to convince the 26-year-old to sign an extension, but they face intense competition as reports that he is Madrid's top target. However, a move will only be possible if he lets his deal at Anfield run down.

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  Alexander-Arnold is not the only option on Madrid's list at the moment, however, as the report adds that Tottenham's Pedro Porro, Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong and Sevilla full-back Juanlu are also being considered.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MADRID?

  The Spanish champions will be closely monitoring Alexander-Arnold's situation as the season wears on before he is free to start negotiating with other clubs as of January.