The Reds already endured the painful departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, when the England international joined Los Blancos. Although he was initially set to leave on a free transfer, Madrid accelerated the deal by paying £10 million to cut his contract short so he could feature in the Club World Cup.

To fill the void, Liverpool reacted quickly by snapping up Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen.

⚡ But Madrid’s interest in Anfield talent is far from over.

Reports in Spain suggest that Ibrahima Konaté, now entering the final year of his contract, had been on Real’s radar for a potential free transfer. While Liverpool secured young centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma, a deadline-day attempt to land Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi collapsed.

Now, the European champions are said to be monitoring Rio Ngumoha, Liverpool’s teenage sensation who stunned fans last month with his incredible winner in a 3-2 victory over Newcastle. The 17-year-old, whose current deal expires in 2026, became only the fourth player in Premier League history to score before turning 17 — joining the likes of Wayne Rooney, James Vaughan, and James Milner.

Recognising the looming threat, Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is reportedly preparing a long-term contract offer to keep Ngumoha tied down at Anfield.

Speaking after his unforgettable debut strike, Ngumoha admitted he was overwhelmed by the moment but stressed he remains grounded:

> “It was crazy… the manager told me to make an impact, and thankfully I did. But at the end of the day, it’s the kind of finish I practice every day — only this time, the fans were there to see it. That’s what made it special.”

With Madrid watching closely, Liverpool are determined not to lose another jewel from their squad.