Trent Alexander Arnold's future at Liverpool has once again become a talking point after pictures of him with 'film crew and security' were shared on social media.
With nine months remaining on his current deal, Alexander-Arnold has yet to make a decision regarding the next steps in his career.
Liverpool are keen to initiate contract negotiations with the player, who has made over 300 appearances for his boyhood club.
But reports in Spain suggest the defender's entourage have held discussions with Real Madrid over a potential transfer to Spain's capital.
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It recently emerged that contract talks are 'stalling' because Liverpool are reluctant to offer him higher wages than Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.
In fact, the Reds have made 'several offers' to improve his current £180,000-a-week deal but an agreement has yet to be reached.
With his future still undecided, pictures of Alexander-Arnold filming in West Derby – a suburb of Liverpool and the place where he was raised – has got fans asking the same question.
X account The Anfield Buzz posted pictures and footage of the England international alongside the caption: "Trent Alexander-Arnold in West Derby (Childhood area) with the @LFCTV crew and a lot of security around him. Is his contract announcement getting recorded?"
Here's how fans reacted to the scenes.
One said: Goodbye video or contract renewal? We will never know," while another commented: "Please announce the extension right before the Madrid game omdsss."
A third wrote: "It's him announcing he's signing the contract."
A fourth said: "A new contract for Trent is going to break the internet, and Real Madrid’s hearts. I cannot wait," and a fifth added: "People on this app would literally see Trent walking around Tesco and somehow relate it to a contract extension."
An announcement regarding Alexander-Arnold's future is expected to arrive before Christmas, according to Team Talk, who claim Liverpool's owners have 'a major belief' that the defender will reject Real Madrid’s advances.
The 26-year-old recently admitted that wants to become the first full-back to win the Ballon d'Or.
"I believe I can," Alexander-Arnold told Sky Sports. "I want to be the first full-back to ever do it. It's only the morning after you retire that you're able to look in the mirror and say, 'I gave it everything I got'."
He added: "It doesn't matter how many trophies you win, or how many medals you've got. It matters what you give to the game and if you reach your full potential."
Jack Kenmare