Real Madrid officials have already promised manager Xabi Alonso they will begin their push to sign Liverpool centre back Ibrahima Konaté in January, according to Defensa Central. The plan is to sign him on a free transfer, as was the case with Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Real Madrid have made Rodrygo available for a transfer after Xabi Alonso refused to guarantee his future, but Arsenal and Liverpool have their sights set on alternative targets

Rodrygo’s wage demands halt Liverpool interest despite agent talksAs Liverpool continue to reshape their attack under Arne Slot, one of the names that emerged in recent weeks was Rodrygo of Real