Liverpool urged to 'cut losses' on Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer deal with Real Madrid

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The full-back left Anfield for Real Madrid last summer, with the Reds encouraged to make a move amid their problems at right-back.07:53, 03 Aug 2026Updated 07:54, 03 Aug 2026Liverpool have been told to solve their ongoing right-back worries by making a move to bring Trent Alexander-Arnold back to the club. The academy graduate made a controversial move to Real Madrid just over a year ago.Despite him being out of contract at Anfield last summer, Liverpool did receive a fee of around £10 million, with Real Madrid paying to complete the move in time for last summer's Club World Cup.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageMeanwhile, Liverpool were lacking precisely what the academy product provided, which included consistent availability at right-back alongside quality on the ball through both his progressive passing from deep and his crosses from wide positions.These problems have continued into this summer, with the Reds still to bring in another defensive reinforcement on the right side for new manager Andoni Iraola, leaving his choices limited with a still-injured Conor Bradley and an unpredictable Jeremie Frimpong.Taking into account the difficulties faced by both sides, TalkSPORT pundit Angelina Kelly suggests that a comeback for Alexander-Arnold should be considered. I get it."When Real Madrid come calling, it is hard to say no – we have to be honest with that – and he's made the move and it hasn't really worked out."And you look at Liverpool, and you think, do they need a new right-back?

I mean, [Jeremie] Frimpong didn't look great last season – I think he's probably better playing further forward – [Conor] Bradley injured."I think maybe they should cut their losses and just explore the Trent situation. For the time being, there's no indication that the Real Madrid chapter will draw to a close.While Denzel Dumfries has been brought in, Alexander-Arnold was selected at right-back ahead of his rival for the draw against Fiorentina.Under Mourinho's stewardship, the defender might have an opportunity to string together a sequence of matches and rediscover the form that's been notably absent throughout the past 12 months.