Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate's contract situation at Anfield.
The reigning European champions are keen to secure Reds right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer at the end of the season, but a second swoop is not being ruled out.
Madrid are in the market for a new centre-back this summer, though a move for Arsenal's William Saliba seems unlikely after the Frenchman recently committed his future to the Gunners.
Fellow countryman Konate will have just one year remaining on his current Liverpool contract at season's end, and his situation is attracting interest from around Europe.
Liverpool, currently leading the Premier League under Arne Slot, have offered Konate a new deal, but an agreement has yet to be reached, though talks will continue in the coming months.
If these negotiations prove unsuccessful, Real Madrid could make their move this summer, with Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen and RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba also on their shortlist.
In other news, 22-year-old Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio is expected to extend his Bernabeu stay following a standout breakthrough season under Carlo Ancelotti.