Real Madrid could face a battle from another top European club for the transfer of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Real Madrid are reportedly set to face stern competition from Bayern Munich in their bid to sign Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The England international is widely expected to leave Anfield when his current contract expires at the end of June and a move to the Santiago Bernabeu has been touted as his most likely next step for several months.

Real Madrid are in desperate need of center backs. Éder Militão tore his ACL for the second time in as many seasons and will not return this year. Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid's emergency center back, is also out for the season with an ACL injury.

Trent Alexander-Arnold could leave Liverpool at the end of the season and Real Madrid remains his most likely destination — but Los Blancos could have competition

Real Madrid have encountered a significant setback in their pursuit to sign Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, as Bayern Munich have reportedly 'taken a firm step' to secure the English defender's signature.

The 26-year-old is out of contract at Anfield in the summer and could leave on a free transfer with Los Blancos favourites to sign him