Trent Alexander-Arnold to Arsenal transfer theory raised after Real Madrid warning
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Trent Alexander-Arnold's dream switch to Real Madrid has not unfolded quite as planned, and former England striker Teddy Sheringham believes a transfer could breathe new life into his careerTrent Alexander-Arnold has been tipped for a move to Arsenal(Image: 2024 Liverpool FC)Trent Alexander-Arnold's eagerly anticipated move to Real Madrid has not gone entirely to plan. Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool in contentious circumstances last year, with lofty ambitions of nailing down the right-back berth in the Spanish capital, with even the Ballon d'Or reportedly in his sights.However, he has struggled with both injury setbacks and inconsistent performances since arriving at the Bernabéu.
His bid to permanently displace experienced campaigner Dani Carvajal in the starting XI fell short, and he was left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad.Carvajal's expected exit had seemingly offered Alexander-Arnold hope of making the position his own next season. Natural centre-half Cristhian Mosquera was regularly called upon to fill the void for Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions throughout the campaign.Former Manchester United striker Sheringham believes that while a return to Liverpool seems unlikely for Alexander-Arnold, a controversial move to north London could be a possibility."Liverpool fans might not want him back, so it does narrow down where he could go, doesn't it," he told BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest World Cup odds.
If you did that to Tony Adams or Steve Bruce, they'd have looked shocking.Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid has not gone how the former Liverpool defender will have planned.(Image: (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images))"If you put Trent in an organised, structured back four, and they work as a unit, that's what playing in a team like Arsenal is all about. Despite the managerial changes, Alexander-Arnold has pledged to push on in Madrid, indicating he has no plans to leave anytime soon.In an Instagram post at the end of the campaign, he wrote: "Madridistas, you have welcomed me with open arms.