Liverpool are currently said to be making things difficult in Madrid‘s bid to sign Alexander-Arnold in time for the Club World Cup this summer.

Alonso has already identified three players who will not be part of his plans, setting the tone for what promises to be a significant squad overhaul at Valdebebas this summer.

Meanwhile, Leverkusen have valued their Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 22, at £126m amid interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich, after Manchester City withdrew from the race to sign him.