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LIVERPOOL RIGHT-BACK TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD IS SET TO JOIN REAL MADRID THIS SUMMER ON A FREE TRANSFER AND WILL BE IN DIRECT COMPETITION WITH LOS BLANCOS STALWART DANI CARVAJAL 09:31, 21 May

2025Updated 09:42, 21 May 2025 Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal claims he's ready to embrace competition with Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Bernabeu next season. The England

international full-back is set to leave Liverpool this summer and complete a switch to the Spanish capital upon the expiry of his contract The deal is the worst-kept secret in football even

though neither team is yet to formally confirm that Alexander-Arnold will be joining Real Madrid. Los Blancos are currently trying to lure the 26-year-old for the FIFA Club World Cup but

Liverpool are commanding a fee in order to free him from his contract prematurely. Carvajal has now confirmed Trent's arrival and insists he's fired up for the increased

competition for places. He told Spanish reporters: "Competition with Trent Alexander-Arnold? That's clear, it hasn't been made official yet, but it seems so. There's no

talk of fear here; we'll be teammates. "Competition improves both of us and brings out the best in each of us." Alexander-Arnold was an unused substitute on Monday night as

Liverpool were beaten 3-2 by Brighton in the Premier League at the Amex Stadium. The Reds will, however, be lifting the title on Sunday when they host Crystal Palace on the final day of the

season. READ MORE: Steven Gerrard pays tribute to 'incredible' ex-Liverpool team-mate after 'emotional' decisionREAD MORE: Cody Gakpo makes Jeremie Frimpong feelings

clear ahead of Liverpool completing transfer Arne Slot has been keen to defuse recent unrest between Liverpool supporters and Alexander-Arnold after the latter was booed against Arsenal

following his decision to announce his departure. Real Madrid have already tied up a £50million deal for Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, who will become a Galactico on June 1. Carvajal

has also spoken out on his compatriot's arrival, adding: "We haven't spoken to him yet; he had a game today... He's a great signing and a good player . We welcome him,

and he's going to help us a lot." Meanwhile, Liverpool are set to wrap up the £29.5m signing of Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong to help fill the void of

Alexander-Arnold. The flying Dutchman has already completed his medical tests ahead of signing a long-term deal on Merseyside where he will provide competition for Conor Bradley. Liverpool

boss Arne Slot refused to confirm whether the deal was done on Monday, saying coyly when quizzed for an update: “What do you think? I think what we all know is the moment we announce it,

that is the moment to talk about it in general. We haven’t announced anything so no need to talk about anyone.” Frimpong's international team-mate Cody Gakpo added when asked if a deal

was done: "Maybe, I don’t know yet. Maybe you know more than me! But yes, obviously another Dutchman, English as well, but a very good guy. We know him from the national team and a very

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