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Trent Alexander-Arnold has found an ally in Stephen Warnock amid a storm of social media criticism following reports that the Liverpool ace is set to make a switch to Real Madrid at the end of his contract this season.

The 26-year-old defender has been on Madrid's radar for a while and, with his contract winding down, has been allowed to discuss terms with foreign clubs since January.

It appears that an agreement with the Spanish team is now on the horizon.

Despite rumors that Alexander-Arnold is keen on the move, Liverpool has yet to be notified of any formal deal.

The fanbase has flooded social media with reactions to the unfolding situation.

Yet Warnock has expressed disappointment over some of the "deluded" remarks aimed at Alexander-Arnold.

I've seen comments like 'he should be ashamed' and he's 'not loyal to the club' are deluded," Warnock wrote in a post on X.

"He's entitled to make his own choices and challenge himself in a different league and different country

Stephen Warnock has defender Alexander-Arnold

As Alexander-Arnold inches toward a departure, attention will inevitably shift to Liverpool's efforts to retain Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, whose contracts also expire at season's end