Liverpool supporters avert your eyes: Trent Alexander-Arnold tipped for surprise Premier League comeback
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-awaited dream switch to the Santiago Bernabéu has not unfolded as smoothly as many anticipated. His headline-grabbing arrival in Madrid, completed on a free transfer and surrounded by controversy after severing ties with Liverpool supporters, came with expectations that he would instantly claim the right-back role.
Instead, a challenging opening chapter in Spain has fuelled unexpected talk of a rapid return to the Premier League. Spanish outlet Defensa Central reports that several top English clubs are closely tracking Alexander-Arnold’s situation at Real Madrid.
Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle United are all believed to be monitoring developments, with claims that each would be prepared to offer around €40 million to bring the defender back to England during the summer window. From a purely financial standpoint, such a deal would represent excellent business for Real Madrid, having secured the 27-year-old at little cost only months earlier.
Despite this, the report makes it clear that the interest is exploratory. English clubs are said to be probing whether Madrid’s patience—or the player’s own confidence—might be wavering following his slow adaptation to La Liga.
However, Real Madrid are reportedly unmoved by the speculation. Defensa Central insists the club’s hierarchy remains fully behind Alexander-Arnold and has no intention of entertaining offers. The player himself is also described as fully committed to making his mark in Spain.
According to the report, Alexander-Arnold “has no desire to leave,” viewing his early struggles as a natural adjustment phase after changing leagues, countries and tactical demands. There is strong internal belief that his quality will eventually prevail, with sources stressing that “everyone in Madrid trusts him.”
The root of the exit rumours lies largely in his inability to find rhythm on the pitch. His early La Liga campaign has been repeatedly disrupted by injury problems, limiting his minutes and preventing the consistent run of matches needed to properly settle.
This lack of continuity has inevitably affected his form. Without sustained fitness and momentum, Alexander-Arnold has struggled to reproduce the authority and influence that defined his peak years at Liverpool.
While the club’s support remains intact, the Bernabéu is an unforgiving stage. Madrid fans are notoriously demanding, and once his fitness issues are behind him, expectations will be sky-high. He will be required to deliver regular, elite-level performances worthy of a Galáctico.
At Real Madrid, reputation may buy patience—but only performances secure longevity.