'Give him what he wants!' - Liverpool fans salivate as contract rebel Trent Alexander-Arnold delivers timely reminder of his ability with outrageous long-range goal in Accrington Stanley FA Cup tie - as Real Madrid circle

Alexander-Arnold started for Liverpool against Accrington, captaining the club as they entered the third round of the world's oldest cup competition. And on the stroke of half-time, with the score at 1-0, the right-back added a brilliant second, powering an effort into the top corner from the edge of the box, leading fans to beg him to stay instead of heading to Spain to join Real Madrid.

Referencing Alexander-Arnold's links with Real and the fact he hasn't signed a new deal, @JavenLFC said: "GIVE HIM WHAT HE WANTS!"

@LFC_ERYAN wrote: "Sign the contract."

@ScouserChrisLFC said: "Anyone else think he's already signed a contract or is it just me?"

@A_S_18 added: "Get him a contract ASAP."

@LFCRhezzay_ said: "Where's his doubters now?"

Alexander-Arnold is free to discuss a move to Real this month and can sign a pre-contract should be wish to, because his current contract expires at the end of the season. Real are said to be confident of securing his signature by the summer.

Liverpool play at Nottingham Forest in a huge game on Tuesday. Nuno Espirito Santo's side are currently third, six points behind the Reds, and are the only team to beat them this season.