Liverpool are reportedly plotting a sensational return for Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the 27-year-old England international potentially available from Real Madrid as soon as next year.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Reds are actively scouting the right-back market for one of the next two transfer windows, and Alexander-Arnold has emerged as a serious target. The report suggests Jose Mourinho now favours Denzel Dumfries in Madrid’s starting XI, pushing the former Liverpool vice-captain down the pecking order — a shift that could open the door for a Premier League comeback.

How Has Alexander-Arnold Performed at Real Madrid?

Since his high-profile move from Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold’s stock has taken a hit. Injuries wrecked his 2025/26 campaign, limiting him to just 1,794 minutes across 30 appearances and five assists. This season hasn’t been much better — five appearances, 292 minutes, and a single assist, as he struggles for consistent game time under Mourinho.

Why Liverpool Need a Right-Back Fix Now

Liverpool’s right-back situation has become a genuine problem. With Conor Bradley sidelined, Jeremie Frimpong has failed to nail down the position, forcing manager Andoni Iraola to improvise — deploying centre-back Ronald Araujo and even Dominik Szoboszlai out of position.

That instability makes a reunion with Alexander-Arnold an increasingly logical fix. He knows the system, the club, and the demands of the Premier League, even if his Anfield exit left some fans unimpressed. Liverpool are also weighing alternatives like Pierre Kalulu, but familiarity — and Alexander-Arnold’s dip in form at the Bernabeu — could tip the scales firmly in the Reds’ favour heading into 2027.