Real Madrid remain confident in securing a free transfer agreement for Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool in 2025.
Los Blancos have been working on an agreement with the England international as part of a potential switch.
Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at Anfield at the end of the 2024/25 season but the Premier League giants have no interest in a possible January exit.
The latest update indicates that Liverpool are resigned to losing the defender at the end of the campaign as Real Madrid approaches.
However, the 25-year-old may not be presented with a direct choice between Madrid and Merseyside, with other clubs expressing an interest.
According to the latest from Talksportarch rivals of Real Madrid Barcelona They consider it a bold move, alongside Bundesliga powers Bayern Munich.
The delicate financial situation of Barcelona is less of a concern, due to the lack of a transfer fee, and more exits expected in Catalonia in the coming months.
Real Madrid will hope to have an agreement formalized as soon as possible, to prevent Liverpool forcing a change of heart, or a rival snooping in.