Trent Alexander-Arnold 'has already decided to quit Liverpool'

Trent Alexander-Arnold has already made up his mind on where his future lies amid speculation about a move from Liverpool to Real Madrid.

This is according to former Man United, Aston Villa and West Ham scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the club will have already been made aware of his decision.

This comes just days after Football Insider revealed that he could agree a move away from Anfield within a matter of weeks as Real Madrid are "making advances" over a deal.

The 26-year-old has been a crucial part of Arne Slot's table-topping side already this season, making 13 appearances across all competitions.

However, there is a growing feeling that this will be his final season at Anfield as, with less than a year remaining on his contract, he will be allowed to sign a pre-contract deal from January onwards.

Sources had previously suggested that his relationship with Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham has also played a key role in tempting him to move.

Trent Alexander-Arnold makes Liverpool exit decision amid Real Madrid interest

Brown previously told Football Insider that there is a "very strong possibility" that Alexander-Arnold will make the move to Spain amid growing speculation.

The former scout, who spent over a decade working with top players at Man United during their most successful period, insisted that the full-back is interested in joining Madrid and could now be set to make the move.

"I'm sure Trent Alexander-Arnold has already made his decision," he told Football Insider.

"If he's got the chance to go to Real Madrid, I think that's what he'll do.

"From what I've heard, that move is one that very much interests him and it's why he hasn't already re-signed with Liverpool.

"Of their three out-of-contract players, he's the one I always expected to leave.

"I think the club will already be aware of that decision, too. That's why nobody's heard much about any contract talks going on."

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