Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has turned down Liverpool's contract offer as he edges closer to joining Real Madrid.

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• Alexander-Arnold contract running down
• Slot unable to convince him to sign extension
• Real Madrid move appears imminent

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  With his contract expiring in the summer, Alexander-Arnold can enter negotiations with other clubs to arrange a free transfer. However, Liverpool have been hopeful of convincing him to sign an extension, with coach Arne Slot doing his best to encourage the right-back to stay, reports.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The England international has been linked with a move to Madrid for a long time and the report adds that he appears guaranteed to join the Spanish giants in a move that would see him join Three Lions co-star Jude Bellingham at the Santiago Bernabeu.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The loss of the 26-year-old will come as a big blow for Slot's side, who could also see fellow defender Virgil van Dijk and star forward Mohamed Salah leave when their contracts come to an end after this season.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ALEXANDER-ARNOLD?

  With a move to La Liga seemingly imminent, Alexander-Arnold will soon depart the club he joined at the age of six years old.

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