Real Madrid are keen on prising Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold away from Anfield this summer, talkSPORT understands.
The England international has just a year left to run on his contract in Merseyside, leading to interest from Los Blancos.
And his Three Lions teammate Jude Bellingham may be playing a pivotal role, with the pair’s bond believed to have strengthened at Euro 2024.
It remains to be seen whether Real turn their interest into a formal offer for Alexander Arnold, who graduated from Liverpool‘s academy.
Meanwhile it is unclear if Liverpool would entertain a move for the versatile right-back.
As it stands, there has currently been no talk over the player penning fresh terms at his boyhood club.
But should he make the move to the Bernabeu, he would be reunited with close friend Bellingham.
The midfielder signed for Los Blancos last year from Borussia Dortmund and won a LaLiga and Champions League double in his debut campaign, becoming a key player.
Jurgen Klopp‘s departure at Liverpool could signal an exodus at Anfield, with key players Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah also seeing their contracts expire in June 2025.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, have been sweeping up superstars in recent years in the transfer market.
The European champions recently announced the signing of Kylian Mbappe this summer on a free transfer after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expired.
The France international will join up with his new Madrid teammates later this summer after being given extended time off following Euro 2024.
The World Cup winner was presented to a packed-out Bernabeu on Tuesday where he was unveiled to grand applause.
Brazilian wonderkid Endrick has also joined from Palmeiras while Aurelien Tchouameni, Antonio Rudiger and Eduardo Camavinga have also all made the move to Madrid in recent years.
Liverpool are yet to make a signing this summer while Adrian, Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip have all departed.