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It goes without saying that Trent Alexander-Arnold is a generational talent.

The English game has not seen a right-back with his skill and ability probably ever.

For Liverpool to have such a player within their squad, and through their academy no less, is a major feather in the cap.

Because of the ability of Trent Alexander-Arnold, LFC fans have been sweating over the future of their talent.

As we all know by now, his contract runs out at the end of the season.

With just a few months to go, there hasn’t been any official news coming out one way or another on his future.

DaveOCKOP exclusively revealed that Trent Alexander-Arnold was happy to give Liverpool time to get the contract renewal done.

In between that period and now, there has been much speculation, discussion and commentary on why the deal hasn’t been sealed.

With many fans and pundits wondering why the player hasn’t put pen to paper, we can now provide an update on the situation.

DaveOCKOP can exclusively provide insight as to one of the reasons Trent Alexander-Arnold hasn’t officially signed a new deal as of yet.

First and foremost, it’s important to acknowledge the news from our earlier exclusive.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and his team are still in discussions with the club and all parties are working to come to an agreement.

So, what’s the hold up?

DaveOCKOP can exclusively reveal that the delay in signing the contract is not solely down to finances or the player holding out for a bigger contract.

Right now, considerations are centred around the competitiveness of the team, amongst other factors, and the future direction that the team will be going in.

A so called “mega contract offer” from Real Madrid is not the driving factor in the 26-year-old’s considerations.

Trent Alexander-Arnold will turn 27 this winter.

Signing a long term-deal at Liverpool would mean he is guaranteed to play the prime of his career in Red.

Alexander-Arnold wants to be in a team that is challenging for trophies long term.

Real Madrid hold a firm interest in signing Trent Alexander-Arnold.

However, Liverpool are still in negotiations to extend his contract and have not given up hope in doing so.

It is believed that the contractual conversations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are also looking into the same point of discussion before moving forward in their negotiations too.

In fairness, you can see why all three stars would be keen to know what the future looks like in terms of the teams competitiveness.

Only two players were signed by the club in the last summer transfer window.

Mamardashvili is not a guaranteed starter next season and it simply hasn’t worked out for Chiesa.

With a range of Liverpool players also out of contract next season, it’s only right and logical that top players want to know whether their team will be able to compete for and win the top prizes in world football.

And Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are all top players no doubt.

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