The Premier League title-winning parade on May 26 is expected to be Alexander-Arnold’s last act as a Liverpool player.

Assuming Alexander-Arnold’s deal is completed, it will address one of Real’s biggest issues over this season.

Dani Carvajal’s injury in October has left the reigning European champion light on options in the full-back areas, with winger Lucas Vazquez tending to fill in at right-back over the course of the campaign.

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Real fans are delighted that this particular weakness has been fixed.

Welcome Trent!” one fan commented on Reddit as news of an expected move to Real was shared.

Same traits more or less.”

Following Monday’s news, an announcement confirming his switch to Real is expected soon

The Spanish giants face Al-Hilal, Pachuca and RB Salzburg in the group stages of the USA-based tournament, with the first of those matches to be staged on 18 June in Florida.

That comes 13 days before Alexander-Arnold’s contract at Liverpool officially expires, meaning that, should he wish to feature for Real, the club will have to agree a deal with Liverpool.

That will essentially look like a regular transfer, with reports suggesting he could cost Real a paltry fee of around £500,000 ($730,000)

A separate transfer window running from 1-10 June has been organized to allow clubs playing in the Club World Cup to complete transfers.

Liverpool is not set to compete at the tournament and the sight of Alexander-Arnold taking part could infuriate a group of fans already feeling disappointed at Monday’s news.

“I know the news will take a bit of time to set in and people won’t be happy and they’ll be disappointed,” the 26-year-old said as the news was confirmed