Trent Alexander-Arnold linked with move to Liverpool Premier League rivals
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Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a surprise move to one of Liverpool’s Premier League rivals Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Real Madrid continues to attract speculation.Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Bayern Munich have all been credited with an interest in the 28-year-old.He has started four of Real Madrid’s 13 matches in all competitions this season and has played 345 minutes and has also been an unused substitute on six occasions.Denzel Dumfries, signed from Inter Milan in July, is ahead of him at right-back, and Federico Valverde has also played there under Jose Mourinho.For Liverpool supporters, the story carries extra weight.Alexander-Arnold came through the club’s academy and helped Liverpool win a Champions League title and two Premier League titles, he left on a free transfer in 2025, which disappointed many fans.A move to another Premier League club would make him an opponent of his boyhood club.Liverpool also have a gap to fill. The Reds have never fully replaced him at right-back since his departure.The latest club linked with him is Chelsea.According to Football Insider, Chelsea have been linked with Alexander-Arnold if the Real Madrid defender becomes available.Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Chelsea are prepared to offer him an exit route from Real Madrid.The Blues are monitoring Alexander-Arnold as one of several potential replacements for Malo Gusto, who could become available in January.Chelsea captain Reece James had minor knee surgery after an injury in training and is reported to be out for around three months.Xabi Alonso, who coached Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid last season, now manages Chelsea.Brown, who described Alexander-Arnold as having “a very good skillset”, also pointed to weaknesses in his game.
He said these often raise concerns.There is no sign that Alexander-Arnold wants to leave. His contract runs until 2031.Other reports have noted that he has no immediate plans to return to the Premier League and wants to fight for his place in Madrid.Spanish football expert Guillem Balague told talkSPORT that Real Madrid will not let him leave in January.
It is not known whether Chelsea would approach in January or wait until the end of the season.Liverpool are reportedly not interested in re-signing him because of the way he left the club.Support DaveOCKOP and enjoy the site completely ad-free. Chelsea Trent Alexander-Arnold