Liverpool are reportedly weighing up what would be a controversial Anfield return for Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to a report from TEAMtalk.

At the heart of what was an infamous transfer saga last summer as the England international dramatically bid farewell to his boyhood club, Alexander-Arnold eventually completed his highly-anticipated move to Spanish icons Real Madrid.

Announcing prior to the end of the 2025/26 campaign that he would be ending his 20-year spell with the former Premier League champions, fans around the red half of Merseyside made their frustrations abundantly clear.

Criticised by Liverpool supports after rejecting multiple contract extension offers, the England international officially put pen to paper on a bumper long-term deal in the Spanish capital last summer.

However, missing out on Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, Alexander-Arnold has drastically failed to find any kind of stability at the Bernabeu and TEAMtalk are reporting that the 28-year-old is already weighing up his future with the 15-time European champions.

Watching Jose Mourinho complete a blockbuster return over the summer, Alexander-Arnold has failed to hold down a regular spot under the former Manchester United boss.

Left as an unused substitute for both of Real Madrid’s appearances over the past week, the 36-cap international has also made just a sole La Liga start since the end of August.

Nevertheless, in what would certainly be a hugely controversial return to Merseyside, TEAMtalk are reporting that the Liverpool hierarchy are keeping close tabs on proceedings and are weighing up an emotional return for their former academy graduate.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is considering his future at Real Madrid after growing frustrated with his lack of playing time, with Liverpool among a host of clubs monitoring his situation as the England star’s position at the Spanish giants becomes increasingly uncertain, @TEAMtalk can reveal

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