Real Madrid have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, with Xabi Alonso eager for a reunion in Spain.

A stunning report is adamant Real Madrid can steer Florian Wirtz away from Liverpool and towards Spain by way of their trump card, while Fabrizio Romano has also weighed in on the transfer saga

Liverpool has made initial contact with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz but the latest claims in Germany suggest that Real Madrid also considered a move for the 22-year-old

Florian Wirtz knows what it is to be a wanted man. For many young footballers a summer where three of Europe's leading clubs (briefly) fought it out for his services might be enough to have their head spinning.

When asked by TNT Sports if there were any players Gerrard would like to see in a red shirt this summer, Gerrard was unequivocal in his response: “Well, there’s rumours, obvio

Arsenal's move for Martin Zubimendi could be in jeopardy, with Real Madrid's hijack attempt clear to see after Xabi Alonso's comments on the midfielder