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Chelsea interested in Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:28 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Chelsea interested in Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold

Summary

Chelsea is monitoring the situation of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid as uncertainties surround his role under manager Jose Mourinho. Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's manager, is keen on the 28-year-old right-back, who faces competition for minutes from Denzel Dumfries and Federico Valverde. Although Alexander-Arnold is reportedly happy in Madrid and has not requested a transfer, Chelsea's interest hinges on whether he becomes available. Real Madrid may consider offers if his situation does not improve in the coming months, but no formal negotiations are currently reported.

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By the Numbers

•Trent Alexander-Arnold faces competition for minutes at Real Madrid.
•Chelsea is tracking Alexander-Arnold's situation under Mourinho.
•Xabi Alonso is specifically interested in the defender.
•Alexander-Arnold has not requested a move from Madrid.
•Real Madrid may consider offers based on his playing time.

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8:28 AMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso wants to sign 28-year-old Real Madrid defender for Chelsea – report

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Chelsea are monitoring Trent Alexander-Arnold’s situation at Real Madrid as the England international continues to face uncertainty over his role under Jose Mourinho, according to a report from Bern...
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