Trent Alexander-Arnold return to Liverpool gathers pace amid Real Madrid struggles
Talk of a Trent Alexander-Arnold return to Liverpool is intensifying, with multiple outlets reporting that his time at Real Madrid has not gone to plan since his summer move from Anfield.
TeamTalk reports that Jamie Carragher is keen to see Alexander-Arnold back at Liverpool, insisting the right-back did not burn any bridges on his way out of the club (TeamTalk). That sits alongside separate TeamTalk reporting, via Sky Sports Germany, that Jose Mourinho is said to be "particularly in favour" of a big-name departure from Liverpool, with Real Madrid reportedly eyeing further business involving the club (TeamTalk).
Liverpool.com has been busy on the story from several angles. One report says a "new" transfer stance has emerged on Alexander-Arnold as he continues to face difficulties in Madrid, with exit links persisting (Liverpool.com). Another piece notes that former Liverpool players can't agree on whether he should actually come back, reflecting a split in opinion among old team-mates even as the speculation grows (Liverpool.com). A further Liverpool.com report claims Liverpool have made a "request" regarding Alexander-Arnold, with a January option said to be on the table (Liverpool.com), while a separate piece suggests any Alexander-Arnold return could complicate a potential loan move away from Madrid for one of his team-mates (Liverpool.com).
The Liverpool Echo adds some context to why a move might be gathering momentum, reporting that Alexander-Arnold has been tipped to seal a Premier League transfer to "avoid" his current situation after being dropped to third-choice for Real Madrid's game at Barcelona (Liverpool Echo). That detail chimes with the wider picture painted by Liverpool.com and TeamTalk of a player short of regular football and reportedly open to a way out.
For Liverpool supporters, the common thread across all these reports is that interest in bringing Alexander-Arnold back is real, even if the outlets differ on timing - some pointing to January, others simply describing ongoing speculation - and on whether a return is the right move at all. Carragher's public backing (TeamTalk) will please many fans hoping for a homecoming, though the disagreement among former players highlighted by Liverpool.com (Liverpool.com) shows it remains a genuinely split issue inside the game. With Mourinho reportedly having a view on Liverpool's business too (TeamTalk), and Mac Allister's own Real Madrid links adding another layer to the club's summer plans (TeamTalk), it's clear the Anfield-Bernabeu transfer line is one to watch closely in the weeks ahead.
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