Trent Alexander-Arnold may leave Real Madrid sooner than expected! Manchester United leads three Premier League clubs closely monitoring the situation.
On 30 Dec 2025 GMT+7, Spanish media reported that Trent Alexander-Arnold, the English right-back, may decide to return to the Premier League again after a difficult start to his career at Real Madrid since his free transfer from Liverpool last summer.
Although the 27-year-old was once praised as one of the world's best full-backs during his time with the "Reds," winning two Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League, injury problems and inconsistent form have prevented him from securing a stable starting position at Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid decided to pay an additional €10 million to sign him in time for the Club World Cup. However, his performances have not met expectations, leading to transfer rumors for the upcoming summer.
Defensa Central reported that Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are the three Premier League clubs closely monitoring Trent's situation, estimating his value at around €40 million (approximately £34 million), which is considered reasonable for a player of his caliber.
If the transfer happens, Real Madrid would make a good profit, having acquired him for about £8.7 million. However, his weekly wage of around £280,000 remains a significant factor every club must consider.
Despite the rumors, reports emphasize that the "Los Blancos" are not keen to let him go easily and believe his form will improve in the second half of the season.
So far, Trent has played only 8 La Liga matches and 3 UEFA Champions League matches, sidelined by hamstring and thigh muscle injuries. His attacking contributions remain modest, with no goals and just 1 assist.
In the Premier League, Alexander-Arnold's record includes 2 titles, 259 appearances, 18 goals, and 67 assists.