Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 27 Sept 2026
Alexander-Arnold January decision deals blow to Liverpool and Arsenal
Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly made a January call that leaves Liverpool and Arsenal frustrated in their chase.
T. Alexander-Arnold
player
Player
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Position
Right-back
Current club
Real Madrid
Linked clubs
Liverpool, Arsenal
What happened. Trent Alexander-Arnold has made a January decision amid interest from Liverpool and Arsenal, according to a report. The Real Madrid right-back has not nailed down a first-choice role since joining in summer 2025, fuelling talk over his future.
- Liverpool and Arsenal are both credited with interest in the right-back.
- He has struggled to become Real Madrid's first-choice right-back since arriving.
- The January call is described as a blow to the Premier League pair.
His limited role at Real Madrid keeps his future in the spotlight as the January window approaches.
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