Real Madrid have been working on the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold for several months, and their belief is that a deal is almost done. The English right-back sees his Liverpool contract expire at

Arnold being dribbled past 12 times during the weekend's game against Manchester City. It was indeed a telling statistic — but not for the reason that many would have you believe. Doku completed 15 dribbles in the game as a whole but none of his five crosses found a teammate.

Liverpool has a bubbling concern over Trent Alexander-Arnold that could come to a head in the coming weeks. Roy Keane saw it coming a little while ago.