The Spanish club continues to be linked with a move for the Liverpool defender after their approach in early January

Further down the pitch, Arsenal need to decide on a No 6 for the future. Thomas Partey, who turns 32 in the summer, and Jorginho, 33, are both into the final six months of their contracts. While Declan Rice can play as a No 6, his talents are better utilised as the left No 8 in Mikel Arteta’s system.

Real Madrid are looking at the possibility of bringing in a new right-back this January given that Lucas Vazquez has been struggling and there is no depth in the position.Los Blancos want to sign