BBC star suggests Trent Alexander-Arnold could snub Real Madrid for Liverpool after all

Clinton Morrison has weighed in on the speculation surrounding future, suggesting his zealous goal celebrations against hint he might just remain at . The 26-year-old made an impact off the bench at the King Power Stadium last Sunday, replacing in the 71st minute.

Just five minutes later, Alexander-Arnold hammered home a left-footed volley and jubilantly shared the moment with away supporters, taking off his shirt as Liverpool edged closer to another title with their 1-0 victory. With Alexander-Arnold's contract set to expire this summer and rumours of a switch to gathering steam, Morrison pondered whether such exuberant celebrations wouldn't align with a player poised for departure. During an appearance on Radio 5 Live, he said: "If you're leaving a football club I don't think you celebrate like that."

Nevertheless, fans were swift to counter Morrison's take on social media, voicing differing views. One user said: "Course you do," while another wrote: "Says who? He's given everything Liverpool and the fans slate the poor lad. So what, leave the lad alone and let him enjoy his goal. He's still giving everything despite leaving. Poor from Clinton."

Meanwhile, a third continued: "Yes you would. You're not worried about where you will be next season when you score a goal. A strange claim from an ex-pro."

As the 2024/25 Premier League season kicked off, Alexander-Arnold was one of three Liverpool mainstays whose contracts were set to expire at the end of the campaign, alongside and . And while both Salah and Van Dijk have recently signed new two-year deals with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold is yet to extend his own contract beyond June.

After Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Leicester, he declined to discuss his future, telling : "I have said all season that I am not going to speak on my situation. I am not going to go into the details.

"But days like today are always special. Scoring goals, playing games, winning games, winning titles - they are special moments for me and I am glad to do my part."

Meanwhile, manager remained coy about the possibility of Alexander-Arnold returning to Anfield in the 2025/26 season during a Friday press conference, saying: "Let's see what the future brings." It comes as Liverpool are on the brink of clinching their second-ever Premier League title since its inception of 1992."

They could have secured the trophy on Sunday if had lost to , but side kept their title hopes alive with a 4-0 rout. The Gunners will face further pressure in their own title race when they take on at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Anything less than a full three points will halt their chase of Liverpool for the title. If Arsenal secure another victory, Liverpool will then have the opportunity to clinch the title with a win against at Anfield on Sunday.