Arsenal have been urged to consider a surprise move for Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in order to add greater attacking creativity to Mikel Arteta’s side, according to former striker Teddy Sheringham.
The England international only joined Real Madrid last summer but has struggled to fully settle in Spain, making limited appearances and failing to consistently replicate the influential form he previously showed at Liverpool. Despite his reputation as one of Europe’s most creative defenders, his first season in La Liga has been described as underwhelming, prompting speculation about his future role at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Speaking in recent comments, Sheringham suggested that Alexander-Arnold’s exceptional passing range and ability to operate almost as an additional playmaker could make him a valuable tactical asset in a structured system like *ARSENAL*’s.
He argued that while the defender has previously been criticised for defensive inconsistency, those issues could be mitigated within a well-drilled back line, allowing his attacking strengths to flourish, he said: ‘Could we see Trent Alexander-Arnold back in the Premier League? Liverpool fans might not want him back so it does narrow down where he could go, doesn’t it?
‘He doesn’t immediately strike me as an Arsenal player, to be fair. I think they’re too strong and resilient and work as a proper back four unit. But they could make it work for him.
‘Even if you have an organised back four with fantastic players, if you leave him on his own Trent looks all over the place, but that was true of Harry Maguire when Manchester United weren’t playing well.
‘If you did that to Tony Adams or Steve Bruce they’d have looked shocking. If you put Trent in an organised, structured back four, and they work as a unit, that’s what playing in a team like Arsenal is all about.
‘If someone worked with Trent along those lines, coached him to get in the right position at the right times, then I’m sure he could improve in that position to give *ARSENAL*that extra dimension that he brings to a team.’
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