The rumours linking Trent Alexander-Arnold with Real Madrid are gaining traction again.

This time the Independent in an article about Jude Bellingham influence on the England squad say that the Liverpool vice captain could be tempted to join Real Madrid to be teammates with the midfielder.

Journalist Miguel Delaney normally a credible source writes that Bellingham has developed a strong friendship with Trent Alexander-Arnold to the point that many around the squad are now talking as if it could swing the Liverpool wing-back going to Real Madrid when his contract runs out next year.

There have been no reports that Liverpool have begun contract talks with Trent despite him having less than a year on his deal.