Key duo Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah have committed their respective futures to the club until 2027 as defender Trent Alexander-Arnold prepares to join Real Madrid on a free transfer. Replacing Alexander-Arnold is one of the tasks on Slot's to-do list but he's also looking to bolster other positions in his ranks.

Finally, Real Madrid are close to announcing the signing of 26-year-old English right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, who are demanding a compensation fee of £840,000 in order for him to play in the Club World Cup. ( ESPN)

Liverpool are looking to bolster their defensive ranks this summer.Right now, a new right-back is a priority for the Premier League champions and the Reds appear to have settled on Jeremie Frimpong

Los Blancos are in the heart of a defensive rebuild, with Trent Alexander-Arnold arriving as a free agent and several centre backs being eyed, such as Arsenal star William Saliba and Huijsen. As a result, an offer for the ageing Rudiger could prompt a tough decision for incoming manager Xabi Alonso.

Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen has been in the transfer rumour mill for weeks now, and any time it looks like he’s not being talked about, he or one of his entourage appear to grant an interview to get things going again.

A report has revealed the 'fee' Liverpool have 'asked' from Real Madrid to pay for Trent Alexander-Arnold's early release... 👀

Fabrizio Romano claims Arsenal are 'ready to trigger' Dean Huijsen's release clause, with Liverpool and Chelsea also prepared to do so.

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen has told Liverpool that he would prefer a move to Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.