Jeff Stelling thinks Liverpool may be tempted to sell Trent Alexander-Arnold because of one teammate

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Jeff Stelling believes the emergence of one Liverpool youngster could make it easier for the Anfield giants to sell Trent Alexander-Arnold.

With Alexander-Arnold’s contract set to run out next summer, Liverpool have thus far been unable to tie him down to a new deal.

There were reports last month that Arne Slot will hold face-to-face talks with Alexander-Arnold to convince him to stay at the club, but we are yet to hear more.

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Alexander-Arnold and he was spotted on holiday with Jude Bellingham earlier this summer, fueling claims that he could be on the move to the Spanish capital.

With speculation surrounding his future dominating the back pages, Stelling has made a rather surprising claim about the Liverpool vice-captain.

Conor Bradley’s emergence could convince Liverpool to sell Alexander-Arnold

Alexander-Arnold is undoubtedly one of the best right-backs in the modern game, but Conor Bradley proved to be a revelation last season.

Having made his Premier League debut in January, the Northern Irishman quickly endeared himself to the Anfield faithful with a string of magnificent displays as he racked up 23 appearances across all competitions last season.

Stelling believes Bradley’s emergence could tempt Liverpool into offloading Alexander-Arnold, especially with the 25-year-old entering the last year of his contract.

“I just wonder when it comes to Trent, whether they are tempted to cash in on him because of the emergence of Conor Bradley who has been brilliant,’ Stelling said on talkSPORT (Aug 13th, 9:14 AM).

Liverpool must extend Alexander-Arnold’s contract

While Bradley is a fantastic player in his own right, Alexander-Arnold is one of the biggest matchwinners in world football and an integral part of Liverpool’s current squad.

The 25-year-old is the kind of player you build your team around and his skillset would allow him to thrive in Slot’s system, with the Dutchman adopting a more possession-based brand of football.

Additionally, his ability to play in midfield could add another dimension to the team, so the new manager will look to do everything he can to tie him down to a new deal.

Liverpool should see Bradley’s emergence as a blessing as it would allow the pair to share the burden when games come thick and fast, while the Northern Irishman’s presence would give Slot the option to move Alexander-Arnold into midfield when needed.