A Real Madrid shirt was seen being signed by Trent Alexander-Arnold, raising rumours of a summer transfer.

As the right-back for Liverpool approaches the last year of his Anfield deal, he has been linked to a move to the Spanish powerhouse.

Alexander-Arnold and Bellingham have been on holiday together this summerCredit: Getty

talkSPORT understands the Reds are confident he will sign a new deal and therefore extend his stay at his boyhood club.

Alexander-Arnold might have, nevertheless, contributed to the conjecture about what might be a spectacular vacation move to Spain. An image shared on social media shows the England international autographing a Real Madrid shirt that belongs to a young American admirer.Jude Bellingham, a star for Madrid and a teammate of Alexander-Arnold’s in the Three Lions, has also been spotted with the player on a roller coaster at the Six Flags amusement park in California. Particularly during Euro 2024, the two had grown great friends throughout their time together in the England camp. In the group stages, Alexander-Arnold and Bellingham did the Real Madrid star’s signature celebration after Bellingham scored the game-winning goal against Serbia. Though it’s unclear if they’ll share the pitch at the Bernabeu, it’s evident that they have a close relationship. How certain is Arne Slot, the new manager of Liverpool, that Alexander-Arnold can agree to a new contract? “I think my response will be a little dull,” he answered. “It seems like you’ve heard the same response for the past five, six, or seven years. “That contract situation is not discussed at this place but just keep trying, I would say!”

Alexander-Arnold has been spotted signing a Madrid shirtCredit: @MadridXtra X

One of Liverpool’s most vital players and a successful academy graduate is Alexander-Arnold. In 310 club games, the 25-year-old has contributed 81 assists and 19 goals to the team’s total score across all competitions. Alexander-Arnold has won the FA Cup, League Cup, Club World Cup, Premier League, Champions League, and Super Cup while playing for the first team.Although a new contract will undoubtedly be welcomed by the supporters, a move to Madrid is still a possibility at this time.