Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to be courted by Real Madrid, Manchester City remain keen on Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz and Arsenal are in pole position to sign Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.

Real Madrid were in England this week as they visited Manchester for their Champions League play-off clash with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Coincidence or not, less than 24 hours after their

Alexander-Arnold came off with 20 minutes to go at Bournemouth on Saturday after pulling up with discomfort in his thigh.

Real Madrid will step up their attempts to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold as a Bosman free agent in the summer as part of the European champions’ “all-or-nothing” transfer policy.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has avoided serious injury after suffering a scare in Liverpool ’s win at Bournemouth, but may well still miss the next two matches. The 26-year-old was forced off during the 2-0 win over the Cherries, replaced by Conor Bradley on 70 minutes.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed defender Trent Alexander-Arnold could feature in Wednesday night's Merseyside derby after recovering from a thigh injury.

Liverpool will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold for the final Merseyside Derby to take place at Goodison Park. Liverpool transfer latest: Reds plot double move as BLOCKBUSTER bid turned down Arne Slot has selected the strongest possible team available to him,