Liverpool to tie Conor Bradley to long-term contract extension as Arne Slot prepares for life without Trent Alexander-Arnold amid Real Madrid links

The Northern Irish defender penned a new contract only 15 months back, which is valid until the summer of 2027, but the Reds want to offer a fresh long-term deal to tie down the youngster at least until 2030, according to The Sun. The Liverpool academy graduate is reportedly ready to commit his future at Anfield, and his new contract will see a significant rise in his wages. The full-back currently earns £10,000 per week, but the figure will increase to £75,000 under the terms of the new deal.

Arne Slot is known to be an admirer of Bradley and the Dutchman sees him as a potential long-term replacement for another academy graduate, Trent Alexander-Arnold. The England international is in the final few months of his contract and is tipped to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.

While the Reds have virtually given up on Alexander-Arnold, they remain hopeful of retaining the services of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, who are nearing the end of their respective deals.

Arne Slot's side will be next seen in action on Wednesday as they take on Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 fixture in the French capital.