The idea of Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool is one that no one connected to the club will want to happen. But it seems that Slot believes that, if that were to happen, the Reds would have a ready-made replacement already in their ranks in Bradley, ready to become a first-team regular.

Liverpool have been dealt a crushing blow in their bid to keep Trent Alexander-Arnold at the club but Arne Slot wants to ease his exit through the signing of a long-term target.