Trent Alexander-Arnold warned over Real Madrid transfer ahead of Jose Mourinho arrival

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Denzel Dumfries is reportedly closing in on a move to Real Madrid after the Spanish giants activated the right-back's release clause, with the Inter defender set to pen a four-year deal at the BernabeuTrent Alexander-Arnold will be managed by Jose Mourinho next season.(Image: Europa Press Sports, Europa Press via Getty Images)Former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been warned he may not be Jose Mourinho's preferred right-back at Real Madrid. The Spanish club are moving closer to securing Denzel Dumfries, dealing another setback to the England international.The right-back experienced a difficult first campaign at Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool last summer, with injuries and patchy performances undermining his spell at the Bernabeu.These difficulties ultimately resulted in his omission from Thomas Tuchel's England squad for this summer's World Cup.

Alexander-Arnold will be keen to recapture his finest form next season, although the potential arrivals of both Dumfries and Mourinho could hinder those hopes.Mourinho travelled from Lisbon to Madrid on Wednesday afternoon, with his appointment confirmed that same evening. His contract formally begins at the start of July.Real Madrid have acted swiftly in their pursuit of Dumfries, triggering the release clause in his Inter contract, with the Dutchman reportedly poised to sign a four-year agreement with the La Liga side.Asked whether Dumfries would overtake Alexander-Arnold in the hierarchy, former Premier League striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink told 10bet: "If it's Jose Mourinho, it is most likely that his chances are really big because Mourinho likes his defenders to defend first."We all know Trent's quality, but Trent's quality is going forward.

But yeah, there's competition, and that's normal at a big club."Denzel Dumfries is expected to move to Real Madrid this summer.(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)Alexander-Arnold made 30 appearances in all competitions last term as Real Madrid surrendered the La Liga title to arch-rivals Barcelona. He competed with Dani Carvajal for the starting spot at right-back, although his deal has not been extended this summer.Addressing Alexander-Arnold's omission from the England setup, Gary Neville voiced his concerns.