Trent Alexander-Arnold could be replaced by Jules Kounde at Anfield.

Barcelona will look to beat Real Madrid to Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold as the Reds lodge an offer for his replacement, according to reports.

The Reds have made a brilliant start to the Jules Kounde new Premier League season with Arne Slot’s accumulating 21 points from a possible 24 from their opening eight matches.

That form sees them top of the Premier League table at this early stage, leading title rivals Manchester City by one point and third-placed Arsenal by four points.

Arne Slot couldn’t have asked for a much better start as new Liverpool boss. After succeeding legendary manager Jurgen Klopp in the summer.

However, the Liverpool manager has had some off-field issues to take care of since the summer with a reported lack of movement over contract situations for three key players.

Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk ยูฟ่าเบท https://ufabet999.app are all into their final 12 months of their contracts with it seemingly unclear whether they will stay at Liverpool or leave on free transfers next summer.

Speculation has ramped up in recent weeks over Jules Kounde Alexander-Arnold’s future with it now looking increasingly likely that he could leave for another club.

And now reports in Spain claim that Barcelona sporting director Deco now has a ‘plan’ to sign Alexander-Arnold ahead of La Liga rivals Real Madrid.