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The 28-year-old has established himself as one of the most impressive, consistent and reliable midfielders in world football, and is firmly on the radar at Anfield.
He is under contract with Los Blancos until 2029, and remains a crucial part of Jose Mourinho's plans, having started every game as the captain so far this season.
Liverpool have not been shy of spending big fees, with over £100million spent on Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola, and they have been urged to splash the cash again.
However, any move for Valverde has also been branded "impossible", with "no way" Real Madrid will be willing to lose their prized asset at any stage in the near future.
Could Liverpool make a move for Federico Valverde?
Football Insider revealed back in May that Valverde's future at Real Madrid was uncertain after a training-ground bust-up which placed Premier League clubs on alert.
The midfielder, his teammates and the club have since moved on from that incident, easing any speculation around his future and ensuring he remains a key part of the side.
However, if there was any indication that a significant fee could be enough to prise him away, Liverpool are among his biggest admirers and could be tempted into a big offer.
"Liverpool need midfielders and they also need somebody who can fill in at right-back," Brown told Football Insider.
"When we talk about players like that, the one who always comes to mind is Federico Valverde from Real Madrid, I think he is comfortably one of the best in the world in his position.
"He's certainly one of my favourite players, because he always does whatever job is asked of him to a high level, never lets his side down, and is always one of their most impressive players.
"Obviously it wouldn't be easy to sign him from Real Madrid, but we know Liverpool have spent big before, and they could be tempted to make a big move for him as well.
"If there's any player in the world who you'd want to go and spend £100million on, Valverde should be that player, he would be a dream signing for Liverpool.
"On the other hand, of course, Real Madrid aren't going to let him go, so they might just say 'no chance, hands off', and then it becomes impossible.
How do Real Madrid feel about losing Valverde?
Following Valverde's training-ground bust-up earlier this year, a number of clubs were tipped to take advantage and were keeping a close eye on his situation in Madrid.
Man United were among those to show an interest, while Paris Saint-Germain were also keen, although Los Blancos quickly ruled out any hints of a departure.
Football Insider revealed in May that Mourinho's arrival at Real Madrid would put an end to any whispers around Valverde's future as he hoped to keep him around.
That has since been proven, with the Uruguay international playing every week and captaining the side under the legendary former Chelsea boss.
Liverpool and Valverde's other admirers may be set to miss out in that case, but will continue to monitor his sitatuion in case something changes ahead of next summer's window.