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This video can not be played Alexander-Arnold is 'fully focused' on his recovery Liverpool manager Arne Slot says defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is "fully focused" on returning to fitness following reports that he in talks to join Real Madrid. BBC Sport understands that Alexander-Arnold, who is out of contract at the end of the season, is in advanced talks with Real Madrid over a free transfer to the Bernabeu. The full-back missed England's World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia after sustaining an ankle injury in Liverpool's Champions League last-16 defeat by Paris St-Germain in March. Slot says the 26-year-old is only focused on returning from injury. "His situation is that unfortunately he is injured. Otherwise people probably would have spoken about him having one or two brilliant performances for the England team, " he said. "But he is injured so for him he is fully focused for his recovery and for us we are trying to help him to be back as early as he can. " This video can not be played How will Alexander-Arnold fit in at Real Madrid? Watch The Football News Show on BBC i Player 'I know why Real appeal to Alexander-Arnold - I was tempted too' The Premier League is back - when can title & relegation be decided? Alexander-Arnold is one of three high-profile Liverpool players out of contract at the end of the season, with captain Virgil van Dijk and forward Mohamed Salah yet to sign new deals at the club. Salah said in January that an agreement with the club was "far away", while Van Dijk said in March that he had "no idea" if he would sign an extension. "It's a situation that is there for eight or nine months now, " said Slot. "These three players have performed so well under these circumstances. So no it does not affect me at all. " Liverpool, who are 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League with nine games remaining, face Everton at Anfield on Wednesday (20: 00 BST). This video can not be played 'I can't see Alexander-Arnold as a legend again' Latest Liverpool news, analysis and fan views Get Liverpool news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Premier League returns: Moyes news conference before Merseyside derby plus Haaland latest Kasatkina 'didn't have much choice' over Australia switch Haaland out for up to seven weeks with ankle injury Lily and Miquita discuss the new drama Adolescence Why is Britain's club scene changing? An illicit and harmful waste tyre business exposed Can ready meal production be made greener? When can Premier League title and relegation be decided? What would be a good season for Tsunoda at Red Bull? The next Neymar & 43-year-old strikers - Copa Libertadores set to begin 'LIV dozen will provide extra challenge to Mc Ilroy's Augusta ambitions' 'I know why Real appeal to Alexander-Arnold - I was tempted too' 'Dibling is the antidote to robotic, structured & predictable football' How could a goalkeeper save Rashford's penalty? - MOTD analysis. Video How could a goalkeeper save Rashford's penalty? - MOTD analysis Fear & Gibson - the best friends who keep rivals close FA Cup 'sparkle' returns - will there be a 'fairytale ending'? Life on the edge - GB freerider Bramwell chases Olympic dream Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy? 'Pressure is a privilege' for 'world class' Kildunne What were the biggest moves of NFL free agency? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.