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10:34Samuel MeadeReal want Trent deal sorted early

Real Madrid want Trent Alexander-Arnold to join them for this summer's Club World Cup, as per ESPN, and they're planning talks with Liverpool to sort an early release from his contract.

Los Blancos are "very optimistic" about signing him on a free transfer.

Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with Alexander-Arnold and he would be open to joining early if a deal can be struck with Liverpool - and that would need to be sooner rather than later.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has already announced his Liverpool exit (Image:Getty Images)09:57Samuel MeadeArsenal lead race for Dortmund winger

Arsenal have moved into the lead in the race to sign Jamie Gittens, with the winger having informed his Borussia Dortmund team-mates of his intention to leave.

Arsenal are refusing to publicly set a price tag.

William Saliba has just entered the final two years of his Arsenal contract (Image:Marc Atkins/Getty Images)08:59Samuel MeadeSaudis make Fernandes priority target

Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal are ready to lodge a hefty offer to Man United as they look to land Bruno Fernandes this summer - but the Premier League side have no plans to sell.

Fernandes has been a shining light at Old Trafford this year and could be the subject of a massive bid.

The Saudi Pro League club have the funds for a mega signing after Mohamed Salah decided to stay at Liverpool with talks being held about pursuing the Portugal star.

It is understood there was initial contact between the two parties last year before Fernandes signed a new contract to keep him in Manchester until 2027.

If reports are to be believed, in their desire to raise funds, the Red Devils would be open to selling their brightest academy product in years.

Kobbie Mainoo is among a clutch of players that could be sold by Man United this season (Image:Getty Images)08:14Samuel MeadeMoney irrelevant for TAA in Liverpool contract talks

Liverpool tried to keep Alexander-Arnold and new sporting director Richard Hughes even made it a priority following his arrival in the role.

According to the Telegraph, United want to sign both Mbeumo and Wolves forward Matheus Cunha in a £125m double deal.

06:58Samuel MeadeTrent decision made in March

Trent Alexander-Arnold informed Arne Slot at the club's Kirkby training ground back during the March international break that he had decided to leave Liverpool after setting his heart on a new challenge.

There had been huge talk around the player's next move and, in an effort to make things clear internally, he told his boss that he wouldn't be around with the Reds looking to build on Slot's early success.

06:03Samuel MeadeMan Utd ready to sell all but FOUR stars

Just four Manchester United stars are viewed as being 'untouchable' in the summer transfer window.
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