• Ancelotti won’t commit on move for Liverpool defender
• Alexander-Arnold can speak to club over summer move

Carlo Ancelotti has refused to be drawn on Real Madrid’s pursuit of the Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Champions League holders were rebuffed when they made an initial inquiry about the England right-back’s availability a few days ago.

Liverpool are determined to hang on to the 26-year-old, whose contract expires in the summer, and a reported potential second approach from the Spanish club, backed by an offer of about £20m, is unlikely to sway their resolve.