Finally, Real Madrid are close to announcing the signing of 26-year-old English right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, who are demanding a compensation fee of £840,000 in order for him to play in the Club World Cup. ( ESPN)

A report has revealed the 'fee' Liverpool have 'asked' from Real Madrid to pay for Trent Alexander-Arnold's early release... 👀

Los Blancos are in the heart of a defensive rebuild, with Trent Alexander-Arnold arriving as a free agent and several centre backs being eyed, such as Arsenal star William Saliba and Huijsen. As a result, an offer for the ageing Rudiger could prompt a tough decision for incoming manager Xabi Alonso.

Arsenal and Liverpool are vying to sign Bournemouth's 20-year-old Spain centre-back Dean Huijsen, who is also being tracked by Real Madrid. (Sky Germany)

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen has told Liverpool that he would prefer a move to Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.

Dean Huijsen said the Cherries squad want to make history for the club and qualify for Europe and will ‘give everything’ to do so in the