Arne Slot insists Trent Alexander-Arnold is focused on Liverpool despite Real Madrid link

Slot remained guarded in his press conference, but confirmed he has spoken with Alexander-Arnold following the Real approach and does not believe it will have a destabilising effect.

PRIZED ASSET: Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match at the London Stadium.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot insists Trent Alexander-Arnold is fully committed to the club in the wake of Real Madrid's approach this week.

However, when the Reds boss was offered the chance to state publicly the England international would not be sold in January, the Dutchman merely said he would be playing against Manchester United on Sunday.