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

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.

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.

Los Blancos almost never miss out on their big targets, so it feels increasingly likely that the England right-back will be another big signing

Stephen Warnock does not believe Trent Alexander-Arnold will swap Liverpool for Real Madrid until after the current season ends. Alexander-Arnold has been widely reported to be a transfer target for the La Liga giants,