Manchester United advised to make shock move for Real Madrid defender | OneFootball

Real Madrid are welcoming in a new era this summer, with Jose Mourinho having returned as manager for the first time in 13 years. He has already had influence on the club’s transfer business, with four players having already been signed.

One of those is Denzel Dumfries, who will officially join on the 1st of July after Real Madrid triggered the release clause in his Inter contract. The 30-year-old will compete with Trent Alexander-Arnold for the starting right-back spot following the departure of Dani Carvajal, although there could be doubts over the continuity of the England international.

Trent’s first season at Real Madrid was interrupted by injuries, and when he did play, his defensive struggles came to the fore again. Right now, it’s unclear what Mourinho thinks of him, although if an exit were to transpire, former Manchester United player Antonio Valencia would want him at Old Trafford, as per Hajper (via Liverpool.com).

“Trent is a player I like a lot. He has a very good right foot, he crosses well, and he is a player who defends well. He would be very good for Manchester United. He knows the Premier League. He knows what it means to win the Champions League and the Premier League. He is a passionate player, and I would like to see him at Manchester United.”

No reason for Trent to leave Real Madrid this summer

A move to Man United would be highly controversial, given that Trent previously played for Liverpool. His reputation among the Merseyside club’s supporters nosedived following his Real Madrid move, but it would drop even further if he ended up in Manchester.

However, an exit of any kind this summer would be highly unlikely for Trent. As far as is known, there are no concerns about him within Real Madrid, and he should have every chance to start for Mourinho during the 2026-27 season and beyond.