Liverpool will treat a player differently to other stars during contract negotiations

Jamie Carragher has claimed Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be considered the same as his Liverpool compatriots when it comes to their expiring contracts. Currently, local hero Alexander-Arnold, Reds icon Mohamed Salah and club captain Virgil van Dijk all have contracts set to expire in the summer of 2025, and no progress in negotiations is expected. has been reported again.

While Salah – who recently admitted he was “more out than in” – and Van Dijk were brought to Merseyside, versatile defender Alexander-Arnold is a homegrown talent, born in West Derby.

Rumors are circulating that European giants Real Madrid hold the Liverpudlian in high regard, which could potentially influence Alexander-Arnold. However, Carragher fears that if his current contract situation deteriorates, the jokes could be thrown out.

“There is no doubt in my mind that Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah will be treated differently to Trent Alexander-Arnold,” Carragher suggested on the Stick to Football podcast, presented by Sky Bet.

“When you think about it, Mo Salah makes between $350-$400,000 a week – Liverpool signed him for £40m. Trent probably makes half that money, and he doesn't cost anything, but there's There is no banner in the Kop saying: 'Give Trent his doll, and there will never be one.

The comment follows a show of support from Liverpool fans, who unfurled a banner at Anfield's iconic Kop last month with the message: “He's shooting a bow. Now give Mo his money.”

“I look when Michael Owen left for Real Madrid, Steve McManaman did the same thing and we didn't think the same thing,” Carragher added. “Because when you're a local player you're almost seen as if you should be almost grateful to play for the club. 'It's your club, who do you think you are', it's almost that kind of thing. thing.”

According to The Telegraph, Alexander-Arnold is being watched by admirers at the Bernabeu, mirroring the paths of Owen and McMananman, with Real planning to sign him on a free transfer next summer, echoing their acquisition of Kylian Mbappe from PSG this year. .

“The Trent thing is going to start to take off,” Carragher concluded. “I can assure you it won't be the fans saying 'give him what he wants', but rather 'who does he think he is'.”