Real Madrid's strategy of waiting for free transfers has hit a snag. A key defensive target is reportedly close to signing a contract extension with their current club, forcing Los Blancos to explore other options.

Real Madrid continue to be linked with a move for Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold whose contract expires at the end of the current season. The 26-year-old will be free to begin negotiating a pre-contract with foreign clubs from January 1,

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid but the Spanish giants are considering other options - with Manchester United's Diogo Dalot on their radar

Ruben Amorim has made no secret of Dalot’s ‘importance’ to the squad, though, with the former Porto man starting all 13 games for United in the Premier League after scooping the club’s Players’ Player of the Year award last term.

We still think Mo Salah would rather play the highest standard of competitive football on offer than take a pre-retirement gig with Saudi Arabia (sorry SPL). But if push comes to

Real Madrid may reportedly have other options in mind for the right-back position, which could be good news for Liverpool in their bid to keep hold of star player Trent Alexander-Arnold.Every Reds

Trent Alexander-Arnold remains Real Madrid's No.1 transfer target for next summer but a Manchester United player is also reportedly being considered