Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said the criticism Trent Alexander-Arnold has faced in the last week is a "compliment" of his quality.

The Liverpool right-back had an afternoon to forget against Manchester United on Sunday, as speculation surrounding his future and a possible move to Real Madrid only intensifies.

Arnold’s Resilience Amid Real Madrid LinksLiverpool manager Arne Slot has publicly backed Trent Alexander-Arnold, describing the criticism aimed at the full-back

Arnold’s future did not impact his performance against Manchester United. The Liverpool right-back endured a difficult afternoon in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Anfield. That comes after Real Madrid ramped up their interest in Alexander-Arnold,

Real Madrid continue to pursue a deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract at Liverpool is set to expire at the end of the current season. The Reds have offered their vice-captain a new deal but he's yet to commit his future to the club.

The 26-year-old right-back has been at the epicentre of an unrelenting transfer saga which has only gained momentum throughout the season. A long-running target for Real Madrid, the Spanish giants have lined up multiple bids now that the January window is open.

New Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes will look at both conventional and outside-the-box options to replace Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold is out of contract in the summer and free to negotiate with foreign clubs about a pre-contract agreement

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold will reportedly move to Spanish giants Real Madrid as the deal between him and Los Blancos is expected to be finalised in the January transfer window. Real Madrid has been targeting Arnold over the last one year and has now decided to make their move after the England international rejected a 20 million pound bid from the club in the transfer window.