There is “only” one move that Trent Alexander-Arnold would consider if he fancied heading back to the Premier League, ex-Liverpool full-back Stephen Warnock has told GOAL, with the Real Madrid defender seeing an Italian job in Serie A speculated on. The buccaneering England international is into his second season at Santiago Bernabeu, having bid farewell to Anfield in 2025.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for 2026 World Cup duty, so will the Real Madrid right-back figure for England again during the German tactician’s tenure? Ex-Three Lions defender Stephen Warnock has attempted to answer that question for GOAL, with his fellow Merseyside native being advised to brace himself for more bad news.
Real Madrid have firmly dismissed speculation surrounding the immediate future of Trent Alexander-Arnold as the transfer window draws to a close. Despite swirling rumours of a shock return to Liverpool, club sources indicate that the full-back is not for sale.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has opened up on the toxic atmosphere that followed his high-profile departure from Liverpool to Real Madrid, revealing the devastating personal toll of being branded a "rat" by his own suporters. The England international, who ended a 20-year association with the Reds last summer, has addressed the vitriol he faced upon his return to Anfield for the first time.
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has tipped Jose Mourinho to transform Trent Alexander-Arnold's role at Real Madrid. Bardsley believes the England star could be deployed in a similar midfield position to David Beckham to supply Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
