CONTRIBUTORS: Dominic King, Aadam Patel, David Coverdale, Joe Bernstein and Luke Power
Real Madrid's pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold has been well-documented but Liverpool Confidential understands their interest in another Reds defender, Ibrahima Konate, is also very real.
The champions of Europe and Spain remain confident of convincing Alexander-Arnold to join them on a free transfer this summer despite Liverpool’s best attempts to keep the vice-captain and local lad.
And Florentino Perez is also keen on 25-year-old Konate, whose contract runs out at the end of next season.