Liverpool’s highly-rated teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold is in talks on a new contract just months after signing a five-year deal.

The move reflects the regard which Liverpool hold for the 18-year-old, who is expected to challenge Nathaniel Clyne for more playing time in the coming campaign.

Alexander-Arnold agreed his last deal in November 2016 which tied him to Anfield until 2021, but since then his performances have stepped up again and he finished last season with 12 appearances to his name. His full Premier League debut came at Old Trafford in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United back in January.

The new deal is likely to result in improved personal terms running until 2022. Discussions are continuing.

Jürgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager, has spoken to glowingly