Trent Alexander-Arnold and Theo Hernandez (Photo by Dan Mullan, Marco Lutzani/Getty Images)
The sources indicated Caught offside that Real Madrid are increasingly confident of signing Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold next summer.
The England international is nearing the end of his contract, and while a final decision on his future has yet to be made, it appears that Madrid are optimistic about the deal.
Caught offside understands that both “Liverpool” and “Real” made contract offers to Alexander-Arnoldwith both clubs offering four-year deals plus the option of a fifth.
It may be a while before we know Alexander-Arnold's final decision, but Real Madrid feel confident about completing this deal after a lot of work to get a top class right back.
Real Madrid also want a new left-back
Like Alexandre-Arnold, Los Blancos are also looking to strengthen at left-back, and have several big names in mind for that position as well.
Another player who could become a free agent in the summer is Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies, although there is now a feeling that this deal is not going away from Real Madrid, with the Canadian increasingly willing to sign a new deal at the Allianz Arena. .
Caught offside understands this has prompted the Spanish giants to make contact with AC Milan left-back Theo Hernandez.
The Frenchman is another top player who could certainly strengthen the Madrid squad and it would be a great summer if they could bring in both him and Alexandre-Arnold as their new full-backs.
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Liverpool fans will no doubt be hoping that there is more to come with Alexander-Arnold as it will be very difficult to replace the 26-year-old.
Alexander-Arnold has been a star performer for LFC since being promoted through the club's academy and will no doubt play a major role in their future plans, so the club will no doubt be doing everything possible to stop a move to the Bernabeu.