Trent Alexander-Arnold tipped to join Liverpool rival amid Jose Mourinho warning — 'Never say no'

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After a difficult first year at Real Madrid, ex-Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold is being tipped for a move back to the Premier League, and a reunion with another former RedTrent Alexander-Arnold has been tipped for a return to the Premier League(Image: Getty Images)Trent Alexander-Arnold has been tipped for a move to one of Liverpool’s Premier League rivals, with Claude Makelele urging his former side Chelsea to make a move if he becomes available.Alexander-Arnold endured a mixed first season at Real Madrid after completing his exit from Anfield last summer. Injury problems limited him to just 30 appearances across all competitions, while the Spanish giants went trophyless, resulting in both Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa departing as managers.The 27-year-old’s misery was compounded when he was overlooked for England’s World Cup squad, with even an injury to fellow right-back Tino Livramento not seeing him earn a late call-up from Thomas Tuchel.A difficult first campaign in the Spanish capital has seen some questions being raised over Alexander-Arnold’s future, and if a reunion with Alonso at Chelsea became available, Makelele has suggested his old side should go for it.“Trent Alexander-Arnold to Chelsea?

When you can have him, you take him on the spot.”Makelele though has backed returning Real boss Jose Mourinho to get the best out of Alexander-Arnold - although Liverpool’s former vice-captain has been warned he will need to step up to his new manager’s high standards.Jose Mourinho is back in charge at Real Madrid(Image: (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images))“Can Trent Alexander-Arnold be a success at Real Madrid? I've always said that a true professional has three positions in him,” Makelele added.“If he can play in his own position, he can play in midfield, and he can play out wide too.

I don't see him being a problem for Trent.“It's on Trent to listen to his coach if he wants to play and to be effective. And when it comes to effectiveness, a coach never gives up on his best player, even a slightly turbulent one.”Liverpool.com says: It is too early to be suggesting that Alexander-Arnold should be looking to move, although he will need a much better year in his second season at the Bernabeu.Another campaign like the one he’s just had could spell trouble for him.