Trent Alexander-Arnold names his two Liverpool ‘idols’ when he was growing up

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Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has already gone down in Anfield folklore despite being just 26 years old.

Alexander-Arnold is wanted by Real Madrid, with Liverpool fans perhaps set to change their mind on the full-back if he was to leave the club.

The defender has progressed from academy graduate to first-team star, but worryingly is out of contract next summer.

Alexander-Arnold could be tempted by Real Madrid, with Liverpool supporters still in the dark about where he will be playing his football next season.

The right-back has been a key player under Arne Slot so far, with Alexander-Arnold also crucial for England in recent times.

Trent Alexander-Arnold names his two Liverpool idols

And he has been hugely impressive for club and country, with Liverpool and England fans well aware of just how talented he is.

Being from the city has undoubtedly helped his connection with the fans, with Alexander-Arnold now sharing just what it means to be a Scouser in the Liverpool team.

“At first it’s quite intimidating because so many people are watching you and so many people are wanting to see what you’re doing and emulate what you’re doing,” he told the Liverpool website.

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“But you get to a point where you embrace it and use it as motivation, I think. Growing up I had idols like Stevie G [Steven Gerrard] and Carra [Jamie Carragher] who, not their message directly to me, but the careers themselves and being from the city and going through the academy system made it possible.

“In my mind it was like, ‘If they can do it, why can’t I?’ They’ve probably played on the same fields as I have. They were doing the same things in the Academy and they came through the same system and were able to achieve it. So, if I’ve got enough discipline, hard work and talent then why can’t I go and do that?

“I think that’s something that sticks with me a lot of the time. It’s sometimes the reason why I push myself to show people if you’re willing to work hard enough that anything is possible.

“That’s something that is firmly in my mind, if you do think it, you can do it, but it’ll take hard work. But if you’re willing to put that in you can do and achieve any dream you want.”

Has Alexander-Arnold hinted at a new Liverpool contract?

The Anfield faithful will be glad to hear just how highly he rated Gerrard and Carragher during their playing careers.

But they may have also been given an insight into Alexander-Arnold’s latest thoughts on a potential new contract.

The defender has perhaps suggested he wants to follow in the footsteps of his idols, and that would mean staying on Merseyside for many more years.

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He has already eclipsed his heroes by winning the Premier League and Champions League, but plenty of success could still go his way should he stay with the Reds.

Unfortunately, however, there is perhaps a greater chance of success with Spanish giants Real Madrid, who could be lining up a move for the right-back.

The only silver lining in an Alexander-Arnold exit would be the huge fee he could bring in, but that would mean losing the England star in the January transfer window.