Liverpool have turned down an approach from Real Madrid to sign right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in January. (Athletic - subscription required) Meanwhile, Egypt winger Mohamed Salah and Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk,

The noise around Alexander-Arnold has ramped up over the past week with multiple reports in Spain claiming he’s on the brink of signing for Real Madrid. The Athletic has spoken to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation to understand the current state of play surrounding Liverpool’s vice-captain. It depends on who you speak to.

Arnold's camp asked Real Madrid to make a January bid to Liverpool. Los Blancos recently had a January bid turn