Mourinho sentences Trent Alexander-Arnold

José Mourinho has made it clear that he does not consider Trent Alexander-Arnold as he has relegated him to the third right-back position at Real Madrid at the start of this season. The departure of the English full-back will be one of the main objectives in the upcoming Real Madrid's transfer market.

Faced with this scenario of rejection by the Portuguese coach, Liverpool has prepared an offer of 20 million pounds (20 million euros) to secure the return of the English international to British football during the winter transfer window of January 2027.

🚨 Trent Alexander-Arnold has only started 4 out of 12 matches for Real Madrid this season. He remains on the bench vs RB Leipzig. https://t.co/3X9LZL3MEH

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Trent Alexander-Arnold's reduced playing time at Real Madrid under José Mourinho

The 28-year-old full-back has only started in 4 out of the 12 official matches for Real Madrid this season, remaining on the bench during the UEFA Champions League match against RB Leipzig. Another game where it is evident that they do not trust him.

José Mourinho has placed Trent Alexander-Arnold as the third choice for the right flank, giving the starting position to Federico Valverde and including Denzel Dumfries as the first alternative.

The British player's poor performance in his appearances has accelerated the intention of the Madrid sports area to finalize his departure midway through the season. The Englishman has never been a key player for Real Madrid since his arrival last summer.

Real Madrid's need for revenue and the tactical fitting of his departure

The sale of the player will allow the Real Madrid leadership to free up wage budget and generate funds to sign a central defender and a playmaker in the transfer market. The definitive shift of Federico Valverde to the right flank and the presence of Denzel Dumfries ensure coverage in that position without the need for additional signings in that area.

For the British squad, the return of the former academy player will bring back a player known for his long-range passing and crosses into the box, fitting well into Anfield's tactical setup. The Madrid club's board will hold meetings with the player's agents during November 2026.

If Real Madrid accepts the £20 million proposal from England, Trent Alexander-Arnold's transfer will be finalized when the winter window opens.

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