Finally, the last option we would like to discuss is not one that many would have expected. Most readers would probably not have heard of FC Twente right-back Bart Van Rooij, but his data suggests that he’s flown under the radar this season. Van Rooij has one of the best cross completion percentages among fullbacks in Europe - 27% compared to Trent’s 13%. He also has a better pass completion percentage and completes more successful dribbles per 90 minutes while being dispossessed less.

There are several metrics by which both players perform similarly. Van Rooij has a marginally better percentage of dribblers tackled, while also committing slightly more fouls. They have very similar progressive carry distances and produce similar amounts of deliveries into the penalty area per game.

Defensively, they make similar numbers of tackles per 90 minutes while Trent makes moderately more interceptions when adjusted for possession. Trent also creates moderately more shots for teammates in open play and makes more key passes per game, two metrics by which Trent is one of the world’s best in his position. Trent also produces three times as many scoring contributions in comparison to Bart Van Rooij.

Obviously there’s no suggestion here that Bart Van Rooij is as good a footballer as Trent Alexander Arnold is, but if Liverpool do not want to spend big on a right-back this summer there aren’t many better cheap options on the market.

One would also imagine that the FC Twente fullback would have no issue performing more of a squad player role at Liverpool, and that the existing Dutch cohort within the club would appeal to him. Van Rooij would have the quality to cover for Conor Bradley while giving the Northern Irishman a clear route to proving himself as a regular fixture on the team sheet.

The last time Liverpool were tasked with signing a backup fullback, they thought outside the box and brought in Kostas Tsimikas from the Greek Super League. The Greek Scouser became something of a fan favourite within a short time at the club and has served well in his duty as the understudy to Andrew Robertson. If Liverpool decide to invest in a new right-back this summer, the chances are that they will be looking for a player who, like Kostas, will happily settle for a squad player role within the squad but will perform adequately when called upon.

It’s unlikely we’ll see links to Bart Van Rooij this summer, but don’t be surprised if we see them move for another player of a similar profile.