Liverpool Face New Hurdle in Milos Kerkez Pursuit Amid Real Madrid InterestLiverpool’s summer plans may face yet another unwanted twist as Real Madrid enter the frame for Milos Kerkez. The

Wirtz is the most high-profile situation in the market right now; Liverpool’s proposal was worth up to a club-record €130million (£109m; $148.5m) — comprised of a guaranteed fee plus potential add-ons — and may yet increase. A long-term target for Liverpool, Wirtz is their first choice and the only player they have made a bid for in his position.

Arnold, both clubs confirmed on Friday, with a source telling ESPN they agreed a €10 million ($11.3m) deal for his early release so that he can play at the Club World Cup. Liverpool had already announced that Alexander-Arnold would be leaving Anfield this summer after he opted against signing a new contract with his boyhood club.