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Liverpool Eyes Return of Former Player to Anfield

Eurofootball28 Aug 2026 14:21 GMT+7

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Liverpool Eyes Return of Former Player to Anfield

Liverpool is keen on possibly welcoming a former player back to Anfield.

Rumors are rife that Trent might return to Liverpool if Real Madrid agrees to release him.

IndyKaila News, a transfer market source, reports that Trent Alexander-Arnold, the English right-back of Real Madrid, may move back to Liverpool this summer after just one year playing in Spain.

The 27-year-old Trent left Anfield after his contract ended and joined Real Madrid, but his career in Spain has been less smooth than expected, and he has yet to replicate his Liverpool form.

The situation has become more complicated after Real Madrid signed Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan this summer. Dumfries is highly favored by José Mourinho and is expected to become the team's main right-back this season, increasing competition for Trent.

If his situation does not improve, Liverpool could become an unexpected solution. Latest reports suggest Trent might return if Liverpool can reach an agreement with Real Madrid on a potential transfer.

Returning to Anfield could offer Trent a chance to revive his career with the club where he developed into one of the world's top right-backs.

Current Liverpool right-back Jeremy Frimpong is known for his speed and power in attack, and he can operate in more advanced roles. However, injuries to other Liverpool right-backs have created uncertainty in the position, and Trent's return would immediately address this issue.

Trent is acclaimed for his world-class passing, vision, and crossing ability, enabling him to break down defenses from the back and create opportunities that other Liverpool right-backs cannot.

His skill in switching play and delivering dangerous balls into the final third would add a distinctly new dimension to Liverpool's attacking play.

Of course, this deal depends on whether Real Madrid is willing to sell a player they signed just a year ago. Additionally, there is the issue of Liverpool fans' strong disappointment when Trent initially decided to leave.