Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

Sun 29 September 2024 8:00, UK

Liverpool have made it a “priority” to finalise a new contract for Trent Alexander-Arnold, sources have told Football Insider.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that the 25-year-old’s intentions are key to an agreement being finalised.

The right-back’s Anfield contract expires next summer, and he has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Talks have already been hold over an extension but there has been no breakthrough yet in negotiations.

Football Insider revealed that Alexander-Arnold’s first choice is to sign a new deal and extend his stay at the club, but he has put the ball in Liverpool’s court.

The England international wants the club to match his personal ambitions, both in terms of winning trophies and in the transfer market.

However, if he does end up running down his contract then Liverpool will be short in that area of the pitch.

Liverpool will turn to Jeremie Frimpong if Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves

Should Alexander-Arnold decide to leave the club, then Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong will be “right up there” on Liverpool’s list of potential transfer targets.

The 23-year-old is a slightly different player as he is more attack-minded and works as a wing-back rather than a traditional right-back.

However, Liverpool will face competition in trying to sign Frimpong as Football Insider revealed Man United and Man City are keen on him.

Alexander-Arnold has made six appearances for Liverpool this season in all competitions, providing two assists.

Throughout his time at the club the right-back has made 316 appearances, scoring 19 goals and providing 83 assists.

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