London, May 6 -- La Liga giants Real Madrid have approached Liverpool about signing English right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold early so that he can feature in the Club World Cup in June, according to Sky Sports.

On Monday, Trent confirmed that he would end his two-decade-long association at Anfield and look for a new challenge. His contract will expire on June 30, and Real Madrid will play its first fixture in the Club World Cup on June 18 against Al Hilal in Miami.

According to Sky Sports, Real Madrid are expected to follow up on their initial approach as the Los Blancos are determined to acquire Trent's services for the Club World Cup.

If Liverpool decide against letting Trent go early, he would still be available for the latter stage...