NO MAD THING

Slot says he's not worried about TAA to Real talk

ARNE SLOT has no fears Trent Alexander-Arnold will be distracted by rumours of Real Madrid wanting him.

The Liverpool defender is out of contract at Anfield next summer and has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal.

This week saw speculation in Spain that Real are set to make a move for the full-back when he can speak to foreign clubs in January if he does not sign a new contract.

But Slot has no concerns the 26-year-old right-back will take his eye off the ball despite the noise around him.

"These players are used to being linked with all the top clubs on a daily basis," said the Reds boss. "If they have contracts or not.