Real Madrid eyes right-back as Trent Alexander-Arnold not 'lived up to expectations'

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTrent Alexander-ArnoldIt's claimed that Real Madrid is open to signing a new right-back after Trent Alexander-Arnold's move from Liverpool last summer has not quite lived up to expectations, according to the Spanish pressTrent Alexander-Arnold has struggled to impress at Real Madrid(Image: Getty Images)Real Madrid is considering bringing in a new right-back, with Trent Alexander-Arnold's arrival said not to have quite lived up to expectations, according to the Spanish media.The former Liverpool star completed his move to the Bernabeu last summer in time for the Club World Cup, having run down his contract on Merseyside. Alexander-Arnold chose to leave his boyhood club and became Madrid's newest Galactico, yet questions had long surrounded his defensive capabilities despite his undoubted flair and creativity going forward.The England international has been plagued by injuries throughout his first season in Spain, limiting him to 30 appearances and five assists across all competitions.READ MORE: Liverpool blocked from signing $14M talent Kennet Eichhorn in transfer setbackREAD MORE: Arne Slot 'walking finest of lines' with FSG as Liverpool boss gets more timeHis recent omission from Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad has shone a spotlight on Real's weaknesses at full-back, with Marca reporting that fresh signings are now being considered for the position.The Madrid club will bid farewell to veteran Dani Carvajal, a six-time Champions League winner, as he departs the Bernabeu.He had been competing with Alexander-Arnold for a place in the starting XI, with the club now searching for replacements to cover the position.Alexander-Arnold has missed out on England's World Cup squad(Image: Getty Images)Real has endured a difficult week, with none of its full-backs earning selection for their countries ahead of the World Cup.Left-backs Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras were both omitted from Spain's squad.Ferland Mendy likewise failed to secure a spot in France's team following another campaign disrupted by injuries, while Alexander-Arnold was overlooked by the Three Lions.Remarkably, the Spanish squad, aiming to follow its Euros success with World Cup glory, includes no Real players whatsoever.

Center-back Dean Huijsen was another player left out by Luis de la Fuente."I don't look at one club or another. I don't have that local bias a fan might have.

For me, it's more global," said the Spain coach."The only thing I want is for these footballers to feel proud of representing the national team."Madrid also failed to win silverware this season, finishing second to Barcelona in the La Liga title race. Xabi Alonso was fired as manager in January, while his successor, Alvaro Arbeloa, will leave the club shortly.Jose Mourinho is set to return to Madrid for his second spell as the club's manager.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Trent Alexander-ArnoldReal Madrid CFTransfersLiverpool FC