Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is reportedly wanted by Real Madrid.
Liverpool and their pre-season preparations are now underway after their . The Reds capped their first week with a friendly against the Championship club
The build-up to their Premier League title defence has entered its second week with the attention turning to AC Milan in Hong Kong at the end of July, as part of their tour of the Far East. However, with the rumour mill continues to churn out speculation surrounding incomings and outgoings at Anfield.
Following the business of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, the suggestion is that Arne Slot's side will focus on looking to recoup some of the fees they spent on the trio, in addition to the sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen.
The ECHO has tkane a look at some of the speculation surrounding Liverpool.
West Ham 'ramp up pursuit'
has reported that West Ham will ramp up their efforts to add reinforcements following the sale of Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham Hotspur.
It has been claimed that Liverpool's under-21 European Championship-winning duo Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton are on Graham Potter's list of targets.
Following Kudus' cross-London switch worth £54.5million, West Ham are said to have identified Elliott as a key target in light of his heroic display to help Lee Carsley's defend their European Championships crown.
An offer has yet to be forthcoming, while Morton is also being considered with the club looking to make further additions after El Hadji Malick Fofana, who is said to be closing in on a £22m move from Slavia Prague.
Real Madrid 'set sights' on Mac Allister
According to outlet , Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister is a target of Real Madrid.
It has been claimed that Los Blancos have 'set their sights' on the Argentine to strengthen their midfield with the department depleted following the exit of stalwart, Luka Modric.
Xabi Alonso is reportedly searching for an option to replace the Croatian with Mac Allister described as the player who fits the bill.
Should the report be believed, Liverpool are said to be demanding €100million (£85m) with Madrid considering the amount at the higher end of the scale which will complicate their pursuit.
However, it is added that Mac Allister is happy on Merseyside after establishing himself as a key player in the Reds' midfield.
The Argentine's father has previously had to respond to previous Real Madrid rumours. He said: "Nothing to comment.
"Alexis is very happy at Liverpool, he's under contract and wants to win there."