Liverpool they have reportedly confirmed their No.1 goal to replace him Trent Alexander-Arnold if he joins Real Madrid in 2025.
Premier League chiefs remain locked in talks with the England international as his contract runs into its final months in early January.
The England international will be eligible for a free transfer exit in June if he does not agree a deal to renew his current link before then.
The option to offload Alexander-Arnold mid-season is not on the agenda at Anfield, but the club is working on Plan B options as the defender decides.
According to the latest update from the German outlet BildLiverpool will launch an immediate bid for the Netherlands international Jeremie Frimpongif Alexander-Arnold leaves.
The Bayer Leverkusen star has been highlighted as a perfect choice to fight Conor Bradley for the full-back position next season.