Gossip: Reds struggling to agree terms with Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to reject offers to renew his contract at Anfield, as Real Madrid press on with negotiations to sign the 26-year-old when his current deal expires next summer. (Relevo - in Spanish)

West Ham are set to stand firm on attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus' £85m release clause, with Liverpool and Arsenal both monitoring the 24-year-old Ghana international. (Mail - subscription required)

Liverpool and Manchester United are keeping tabs on 27-year-old Fulham and USA left-back Antonee Robinson. (Football Insider)

Meanwhile, Liverpool and Chelsea are among the clubs to have sent scouts to watch versatile 17-year-old midfielder Andrija Maksimovic, although they have been told the Serbia international will not leave Red Star Belgrade on the cheap. (Teamtalk)

The Reds are not looking to offload forward Federico Chiesa, despite reports of a return to Serie A. (Athletic - subscription required)

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