Journalist reveals the chances of Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to Liverpool would certainly generate headlines. Whether it makes much sense for Liverpool, Real Madrid or Alexander-Arnold himself is another matter entirely.

Speculation over a possible Anfield comeback has resurfaced after a difficult opening to the season for the 27-year-old in Madrid. Yet Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo has poured cold water on the idea, pointing towards something rather more significant than form or sentiment. Liverpool have already started building a team without him.

Doyle's assessment gets straight to the central issue:

'It would represent quite a climbdown for Trent Alexander-Arnold to return to Liverpool any time soon, and the fact is the Reds have, similar to any club in their situation, moved on.