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Liverpool owners FSG believes Trent Alexander-Arnold will reject Real Madrid's advances and sign a new deal at Anfield.

The Reds vice-captain is regarded as one of the finest right-backs in world football after contributing towards a colossal 102 goals (19 goals, 83 assists) in his Reds career from 325 appearances - a goal contribution every 3.18 games.

Having also helped Liverpool win seven trophies, starting with their Champions League triumph in 2019, Alexander-Arnold's importance to the Reds cause cannot be underestimated.

But with his current deal due to expire at the season's end, Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a lucrative free-transfer move to Real Madrid at the end of the season.

The Spaniards have not hidden away from their desire to land the 26-year-old either and the fact that he can sign a pre-contract agreement from January 1 - just 46 days from now - has given reason for concern.

However, journalist Graeme Bailey, writing for TBR, claims good news is around the corner for Liverpool and he has now reported on a breakthrough in talks over a new deal.

And he has revealed exactly when the 33-times capped England star will sign on the dotted line and the record-breaking amount he will receive.

'TBR Football understands Liverpool are determined to tie down Trent Alexander-Arnold and talks have been continuing with his camp in recent weeks,' Bailey wrote.

'We previously revealed that Real Madrid are interested in Alexander-Arnold and now some of Europe's biggest clubs have joined them in the race for his signature.

'But Liverpool sources have confirmed to us that they are highly confident that the 26-year-old will put pen to paper before Christmas on his new deal.

'Liverpool have offered him the largest contract they have ever made to a homegrown player, indeed it would put him on par with Mo Salah and make him the highest-paid English player in the Premier League.'