Manchester City are keeping tabs on Trent Alexander-Arnold while Liverpool get positive response after approaching Xabi Alonso. Manchester City are actively keeping tabs on England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold as uncertainty continues to grow over the 27-year-old's future at Real Madrid. (Teamtalk) , externalLiverpool have contacted ex-Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso's representatives to enquire about the Spaniard's availability, with the 44-year-old reportedly giving a positive response to his former club's approach. (AS - in Spanish) , externalBournemouth are close to completing the signing of Vasco da Gama's Brazilian forward Rayan, 19, on a permanent deal. (Football Insider) , externalChelsea and Manchester United are tracking Rennes' 18-year-old French striker Mohamed Kader Meite.

Source: BBC January 26, 2026 01:20 UTC