Jamie Redknapp is a fan of Conor Bradley. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Liverpool remains up in the air amid interest in the Real Madrid full-back and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp expects Conor Bradley to thrive in the role if the England international leaves Anfield next summer.
Alexander-Arnold’s current contract expires at the end of the season and although work is being done behind the scenes to reach an agreementthere have been no concrete updates on the winger’s situation.
Real Madrid have been controlling developments at Anfield as the La Liga champions have a keen interest in the Reds right-back.
The 26-year-old is a generational talent and meets all the requirements of a club like Real Madrid.
If Alexander-Arnold decides to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, Jamie Redknapp has backed Conor Bradley to step up and make the right-back position his own in Arne Slot’s side.
The 21-year-old proved he is a huge talent last season when Alexander-Arnold was out through injury, resulting in a breakthrough campaign for the youngster.
Jamie Redknapp believes Conor Bradley “ticks all the boxes” to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool
Bradley replaced Jurgen Klopp at the start of 2024 as the right-back did a spectacular job replacing Alexander-Arnold in the Reds’ starting XI. The Northern Ireland international featured in 23 games during the 2023/24 campaign, scoring one goal and assisting six more.
Should the England star leave Liverpool for Real Madrid next summer, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has backed Bradley to become the Merseyside club’s long-term right-back.
Speaking about the 21-year-old ahead of Liverpool’s EFL Cup clash with Brighton on Wednesday night, the former Reds star told Sky Sports: “I wouldn’t say it’s an audition, but it’s certainly an opportunity for him to show that if Trent were to leave, and the signs are there, it looks like he could leave in the summer.
“I think this is Conor’s big opportunity. It ticks all the boxes…
“This is a great opportunity for him and I’m sure he’ll take it … he’s going to be a star.”
“I think this is Conor’s big chance.”
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