The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

Alexander-Arnold’s current contract expires this summer, and negotiations to extend his stay at Anfield have faltered. Unlike teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, who have publicly addressed their contract situations, Alexander-Arnold has stayed silent, a move widely perceived as calculated.

Arnold's future at Liverpool is in the balance with his contract at Anfield set to expire at the end of the season

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Real Madrid are ready to make a new bid for Liverpool and England international right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in the January transfer window.

Real Madrid have been advised to sign a second Liverpool player as they look to bring England star Trent Alexander-Arnold to the Bernabeu. Alexander-Arnold is expected to move to the Spanish capital in the summer after emerging as a key transfer target for La Liga giants Madrid.

Omar Marmoush has been linked with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City but the Eintracht Frankfurt forward says he is not currently thinking about a transfer. The 25-year-old Egyptian is enjoying a brilliant season and has scored 13 goals and provided seven assists in 15 matches in the Bundesliga.

Madrid's interest in the 26-year-old is no secret and he could still end up at the Bernabeu. If he does not sign a new contract then he will be able to leave for free after his current deal expires on June 30.

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Liverpool’s own task will be to try to cool down the red-hot Cherries as a trip south to meet with Adoni Iraola’s side. This one feels like a proper title test and Liverpool will be hoping to make the trip home sweeter with three points in hand.

MANCHESTER CITY continued their strong run of form in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Chelsea. The Blues took the lead inside just two minutes after Noni Madueke capitalised on an error