Liverpool fans back shock Trent Alexander-Arnold return amid Real Madrid struggles

Liverpool supporters participating in a recent online poll have reportedly backed the possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to Anfield following his difficult start to the season at Real Madrid.

According to Liverpool.com, a majority of respondents would welcome the 28-year-old defender back despite the controversy surrounding his departure in 2025.

However, recent reports suggest that neither Liverpool nor Alexander-Arnold is currently pursuing a reunion.

Alexander-Arnold has found regular playing time difficult to secure under José Mourinho, with Federico Valverde and Denzel Dumfries preferred at right-back in recent matches.

The former Liverpool vice-captain has played just 345 minutes across seven appearances this season.

His latest outing came during Real Madrid's 2–1 victory over Barcelona on Sunday.

Alexander-Arnold replaced Arda Güler in the fourth minute of stoppage time, shortly after Kylian Mbappé had scored an 87th-minute winner.

The defender's limited involvement has prompted speculation about his long-term future, although he remains under contract at Madrid until 2031.

Liverpool have faced their own difficulties at right-back since Alexander-Arnold's departure.

Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong have both struggled with injuries, leaving manager Andoni Iraola to consider alternative defensive options.

Ronald Araújo has impressed when deployed on the right, although his natural position is in central defence.

Alexander-Arnold's passing range and creativity would offer Liverpool a different attacking dimension, but any return would also revive debate about the circumstances of his exit.

The Liverpool.com poll suggests that some supporters would welcome that possibility, despite the mixed reaction to his departure.

Despite the speculation, there is no confirmation that either club has opened negotiations.

Football Insider reported on 24 October that Liverpool were not currently targeting Alexander-Arnold.

A further report on Tuesday claimed that the England international has no immediate plans to leave Real Madrid and remains determined to regain his place under Mourinho.

Those reports suggest that a transfer is not presently being pursued, regardless of the views expressed by supporters in the online poll.

Alexander-Arnold will continue competing with Valverde and Dumfries for opportunities at Real Madrid.

Liverpool, meanwhile, must manage their existing right-back options as the season progresses. Any potential return to Anfield remains speculative rather than an active transfer negotiation.