Trent Alexander-Arnold's Man City transfer links, text from coach, new position plan drawn up

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After overcoming his fitness issues, Alexander-Arnold has regained his place in the team under manager Alvaro Arbeloa and is vying to start against City.Pep Guardiola’s assistant coach Lijnders arguably understands Alexander-Arnold’s game better than anyone. Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageMan City transfer linksAlexander-Arnold’s difficult start to his first year in Madrid led to rumours about his future during the January transfer window.

His partnership with Mohamed Salah contributed to Liverpool winning the Premier League, Champions League and several other major honours during his time at the club.While the reports regarding Alexander-Arnold’s future in Madrid were disputed, he would have improved City’s current right-back options. The move also would have enabled him to work with Lijnders again, who joined City’s coaching staff last summer.Text from coachLijnders shared his admiration for Alexander-Arnold in his 2022 book Intensity – Inside Liverpool FC.

I replied to the boss, ‘Trent is in, TOP, he represents so much of our club.’”New positionDuring his time at Liverpool, the club experimented with Alexander-Arnold stepping into midfield from full-back. "I think it's really important for his game that he is close to Milly and Hendo and this leadership group.