Transfer: Romano rules out Real Madrid star leaving Mourinho’s side

Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has dismissed reports suggesting that Trent Alexander-Arnold could leave Real Madrid during the January transfer window.

Speculation had linked the England international with a possible loan move to Chelsea or a return to his former club, Liverpool, amid concerns about his limited playing time in Spain.

Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid from Liverpool last year but has struggled to secure regular appearances under manager Jose Mourinho this season.

Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson had recently advised the Blues to pursue a move for the right-back when the January transfer window opens.

However, Romano has now played down the speculation, insisting that the defender has no intention of leaving the Spanish giants midway through the season.

In a post on X, the transfer journalist made his position clear, stating: “Trent has no plans to leave Real Madrid in January,” Romano tweeted.

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The update suggests that Alexander-Arnold intends to remain at the Santiago Bernabéu and fight for his place in Mourinho’s squad rather than pursue a move elsewhere.