Man City Eyes Shocking Move for Real Madrid Star Trent Alexander-Arnold

Manchester City is closely watching Trent Alexander-Arnold's situation at Real Madrid as uncertainty grows over the English defender’s future at Santiago Bernabeu, TEAMtalk reports.

Since his high-profile move from Liverpool, the 27-year-old has started just five La Liga games and hasn’t made the immediate impact expected after signing a five-year deal running until 2029.

Behind the scenes tensions have prompted intermediaries to open talks with Manchester City. The club is actively exploring options to strengthen their right-back position ahead of a busy summer transfer window.

No official bid has been made yet, but City view Alexander-Arnold as a top-tier signing with the potential to transform their defense. His long-term contract with Real Madrid means any deal would require a hefty fee and significant wages — but the Citizens are among the few clubs able to afford such an investment.

At Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold earned a reputation with 23 goals and 92 assists across 354 appearances, collecting eight major trophies along the way.

Manchester City’s new sporting director Hugo Viana has shown intent with January signings Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo, setting the stage for bold moves this summer.