Liverpool They are said to be considering a club record bid for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni in January.
The Premier League giants have been tipped off about the France international potentially looking to move away from Madrid.
The Blancos are looking to refresh their squad with changes expected in 2025 and Tchouameni is considered to be potentially expendable in the Spanish capital.
According to reports from Teamtalk.comLiverpool are ready to step up their interest in the former AS Monaco schemer, but they will have to pay a big fee to complete a move.
Arne Slot could be quoted an asking price of around £100m for the 24-year-old, who will set a new record at Anfield, in a deal that could be worth double what they would have to pay to free Zubimendi from San Sebastian. .