Former Reds star Steve Nicol, who was at the club for 14 years, believes Alexander-Arnold can make way for Conor Bradley to get more game time next season.
I don't care who you support. Trent Alexander-Arnold isn't a good defender," the Reds legend told ESPN.
If Madrid were to offer, I don't know, 60, 70, 80m when you have a young kid in Conor Bradley, who is a miles better defender, great going forward, but in the same class as Trent."
Alexander-Arnold, as great as he is on the ball going forward, he's a liability defensively," the Scot previously said after Liverpool's 3-1 away loss to Arsenal in February.
He can't defend one on one and he doesn't get in good positions to stop (Gabriel) Martinelli today getting the ball.
(Ibrahima) Konate ends up having to do two jobs. He's got to play center back and he's got to cover the right back position constantly."