Alexander-Arnold informs Liverpool he wants to leave

That's according to Marca, which is reporting the England fullback has told Liverpool he plans to sign with Real Madrid.

Alexander-Arnold will be clear to commit formally to a pre-contract agreement with Real from January 1 ahead of joining the Spanish giants as a Bosman transfer in June.

Real are targeting Alexander-Arnold as they seek a new right-back addition with captain Dani Carvajal recovering from a double knee injury. It's been suggested Carvajal won't be seen again until November, 2024.

Alexander-Arnold is particularly keen to play alongside good friend and England teammate Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid.