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

Arnold’s situation known during their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Tottenham on Wednesday night. The right-back is out of contract at the end of the season and there has been no signs that a new deal is going to be signed by the England international.

Liverpool are considering a move for Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports. Alexander-Arnold has entered the last six months of his Liverpool contract and can talk to clubs outside England about signing on a free transfer.

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,