Relaxed Reds laser-focused on league success

ARNE Slot reiterated Liverpool remain laser-focused on their English Premier League title challenge despite reports that Trent Alexander-Arnold is closing in on a move to Real Madrid.

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The England defender has long been linked with a free transfer to the Bernabéu, and talks between the 26-year-old and the Spanish giants are understood to be progressing.

Alexander-Arnold is one of three marquee players out of contract at the end of the season, along with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. All three have been able to discuss terms with overseas clubs since January.

Slot's side, who are red-hot favourites to win the Premier League, host local rivals Everton on Wednesday following the international break. "His situation is, unfortunately, that he is injured; otherwise, people would probably be talking about him having had one or two brilliant performances for the England team," the Liverpool boss said on Tuesday, referring to Alexander-Arnold.

"But he's injured, and for him, that means he is fully focused on his recovery.