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Calvin Ramsay, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre (Image: Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly made some demands of Liverpool if they are to retain his services and have him a sign a new contract - and some Liverpool Echo readers in our comments sections say that it's a bad reflection on the club to let the situation rumble on for this long.

A bid from Real Madrid for the right-back has been knocked back, with Trent's contract expiring in six months.

talkSPORT have reported that a three-year contract and a commitment to making him captain in the 'long run' would convince him to sign a new contract with the club, resolving one of Liverpool's big three contract decisions.

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Current captain Virgil van Dijk is also up for a potential renewal, but the 33-year-old defender wouldn't be a long-term block on Alexander-Arnold's ambitions.

Either way the pro-FSG people who won’t have anything bad to say about them need to get a grip, if they think Trent leaving on a free is good business.”

Reader Click N Klopp Kop writes: "If he leaves then thanks to Trent for your loyalty over the years, and good luck fella.

1 - Sign and in 18 months, go to Real for a fee, the club, fans and Trent will all be happy.

TAA will not be able to play for Madrid in this seasons Champions league and it is doubtful Madrid will win La Liga."

Gremlins777 thinks it's a poor reflection on the club: “We are in these predicaments due to our recruitment team not doing their job.

Are you worried about Trent leaving for free?