Jamie Carragher adds to Liverpool worry with Trent Alexander-Arnold contract verdict

Liverpool legend has expressed his concerns over Trent Alexander-Arnold's future at the club, with the right-back's contract set to expire at the end of the season and circling.

could start negotiations with overseas clubs as early as January for a potential free transfer when the season concludes. Madrid is said to be keen on Alexander-Arnold as it looks to find a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal.

Carragher, as quoted by BBC Sport, shared his thoughts: "I'm pretty confident that the two older lads (Virgil Van Dijk and Mohammed Salah) will sign. They're at a stage where it's difficult to move on to a better club than .

"When I played, the two only clubs where players would want to move on to were the Spanish giants but I don't really see that now for Virgil and Mo - who will be desperate to break as many records as he can.

"Trent is in a different situation, so that's the one most people will be worried about with the interest from Real Madrid and the fact that Dani Carvajal has done his ACL."

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has also weighed in on the situation of his three players with uncertain futures. Last month, Slot stated that any discussions or rumors wouldn't impact his team's performance levels on the field.

"I think you underestimate our players," he said. "These players are used to being linked with all the top clubs on a daily basis, if they have contracts or not. If you think they're disturbed by this interest then you don't do justice to how strong they are mentally. This is part of our job. This is part of this world we are living in. You just focus on what you have to do.

"Maybe if you're 17 or 18 years of age it could be difficult for you. But Trent has won the league, has won the Champions League; Virgil and Mo the same. I don't think that is a problem for them to perform and that's what we see at the moment because they're playing really well."

And Alexander-Arnold appears to have not let talk over his future affect his performances. The England defender has been a virtual ever-present under new boss Slot having made 13 appearances in all competitions, with two assists.