In England, reports about Trent Alexander-Arnold's situation keep emerging. The full-back arrived at Real Madrid this summer as one of the club's major signings, aiming to make history on the right flank.
His adaptation hasn't been easy, and he has even lost his starting spot to Dani Carvajal. Some British media claim that his time at Chamartín could be much shorter than expected.
The Premier League remains a frequent destination for the continent's best players, and it hasn't taken long for voices to suggest that Trent could return to English soccer. His name is already being linked to another major project seeking to dominate Europe.
A signing that caused an impact in Madrid
Alexander-Arnold's arrival at Santiago Bernabéu was seen as a strategic move by the club led by Florentino Pérez. After a lifetime at Liverpool, the player decided to take a turn in his career and face the challenge of wearing the white jersey.
His technical quality, crossing ability, and vision made him a top-level addition for Xabi Alonso. At zero cost. The coach welcomed him as a game-changing signing to strengthen the right side of the defense.
Manchester City's interest
According to CaughtOffside, Pep Guardiola is reportedly behind the operation that could bring Trent back to the Premier League.
"Trent Alexander-Arnold might not return to Real Madrid's starting eleven in the short term, especially now that Dani Carvajal has come back strongly.
It's an interesting twist in this saga, considering how long Real Madrid worked to win the race for his signing.
What's even more intriguing is that it's now known that Manchester City are closely monitoring this situation."
This is how CaughtOffside explained it. But... how much truth is there to all of this?
Manchester City are looking for a profile that combines international experience, offensive projection, and defensive reliability. Real Madrid's full-back fits all those parameters.
The information suggests that City wouldn't see any problem in making a strong offer to convince the footballer and the Madrid club. Although the operation sounds premature, reports from England insist that it's a real move.
Uncertainty in the white locker room
In Valdebebas, for now, there are no signs that the player is thinking about leaving. Alexander-Arnold has shown commitment to Xabi Alonso's project. At no time has he hinted that he's uncomfortable in the Spanish capital.
However, media pressure and the noise from England can create doubts both in the player's circle and among the board. Experience shows that, in today's market, no signing is one hundred percent protected.
Florentino keeps calm
At Real Madrid, they believe that Trent's arrival has been a bet for both the present and the future. The club isn't considering letting go of a footballer who, in theory, should become a team leader over the next decade.
Even so, the full-back's name will continue to appear in transfer rumors as long as England keeps pointing to him as a top target for Manchester City.