Conor Bradley contract MUST be prioritised after shock new claims

Liverpool are reportedly beginning to accept that Trent Alexander-Arnold will not renew his current contract.

Spanish outlet Marca is reporting that 26-year-old is a priority for Real Madrid, with the La Liga champions said to be willing to offer a significant amount of money for the right-back. The situation which first arose in summer has been further escalated by Carlo Ancelotti's side following the injury to Dani Carvajal earlier this month.

Should the England star decide to relocate to Spain, it stresses the importance of getting one young player signed up.

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Bradley deserves new deal

One player who has been outstanding since joining the first team is Conor Bradley. The 21-year-old burst onto the scene under Jurgen Klopp, stepping in for Alexander-Arnold on occasions when he was injured last year.

The Northern Ireland star quickly made a name for himself, threatening to replace Trent in the starting line-up. With Liverpool offering Jarrell Quansah a new contract, it seems only right that the Reds should show their faith in Bradley and give him a new deal.

If Bradley continues to develop properly this season, he would be the perfect replacement for Alexander-Arnold if the club decide to let him leave.

Even if the England star decides to stay, Liverpool can't be left in a similar situation with Bradley.

With his exceptional talent and his consistency week in and week out, it's only a matter of time before other clubs start enquiring about the right-back.

The Reds need to make Bradley's contract a priority for the future. They won't find a more ideal replacement for Alexander-Arnold - especially after another season of development - so lock him down now with a big pay rise.

He fully deserves the faith. Yes, his contract in 2023 has him down 'long-term' but this is about more than that. It's about putting faith in a young player and backing him to fill a massive void.