Real Madrid were interested in Steven Gerrard in the past and have a keen eye on Trent Alexander-Arnold now - but the latter's circumstances at Liverpool are different to those of the ex-captain

The Reds defender has entered the final few months of his contract at Anfield and his long term future at the Premier League club remains uncertain.Along with teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van

Real Madrid has had no trouble fielding an effective midfield for many years now, but with Toni Kroos having retired and Luka Modric now 39 years old, there is a need to look to the future. Players like Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga have their best years ahead of them,