Liverpool icon Trent Alexander-Arnold faces huge Real Madrid blow as 'formal steps to follow'

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SportFootballTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold endured a difficult debut season at Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool for the Spanish side in acrimonious circumstances this time last summerTrent Alexander-Arnold will seemingly face fresh competition at Real Madrid next season after the Spanish side reportedly reached an agreement to sign Denzel Dumfries. The Netherlands international is said to have a release clause as low as £17million, which they would trigger to finalise the transfer.Alexander-Arnold, 27, had been set to become the sole right-back at the club this summer.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe signing of Dumfries would now see Alexander-Arnold facing another challenge for his place. As such, Alexander-Arnold may yet find himself reprieved.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.However, the prospect of Riquelme unseating Perez, who has spent all but three years of this century at the helm of Madrid, appears remote. Alexander-Arnold featured 30 times across all competitions, which may well explain why Madrid are so eager to bring in another player in his position.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCReal MadridTrent Alexander-Arnold