Real Madrid want Liverpool midfield maestro to UNLOCK Jude Bellingham | OneFootball

Liverpool are in a good moment right now. The players who are essential to Arne Slot's squad are mostly confirmed to be not going anywhere and those that need to leave are currently being subjected to a vast amount of transfer links elsewhere.

The only concern is Ibrahima Konate, who will no doubt be tempted by the interest from Paris Saint Germain - as exclusively revealed by Anfield Watch - by he is not subject to leave until next season when his contract runs out and the club will not sign off on a deal if they he is replaceable.

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Conversations will already be taking place about finding ways to tie him down to a new deal, but that situation is likely to turn into a saga that will go on throughout the summer.

Meanwhile, whether Liverpool like it or not, they will still receive a number of offers for players that they are not willing to even have a conversation about and Real Madrid are already prying about securing another scalp after persuading Trent Alexander-Arnold to move.

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Mac Allister is the key to solving Real Madrid's problems

One noticeable issue with the Los Blancos team is that the 4-4-2 system is being implemented on a more regular basis and as such, it is Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe to are the two target men.

Behind them you might occasionally see Rodrygo on the right flank, although his recent lack of minutes has left him feeling increasingly isolated and open to a possible move elsewhere.

And on the left-flank, you will see Jude Bellingham, playing a in completely unfamiliar role compared to where he used to play last season as the team's No.10 - and his goal returns are marginally lower.

While he is still a really influential player, his drop off in form has led to concerns, suggesting that it is essential that the 21-year-old plays in more centrally moving forward.

However, this might require a new player to come in and partner him in a double-pivot, which is where Liverpool come into this. According to Marca, the ideal target is Alexis Mac Allister.