Liverpool appear a step closer to securing the transfer of Asier Illarramendi, as Real Madrid are reportedly lining up his replacement. ...
The Spanish giants have joined the race to sign William Carvalho, according to the Daily Mail, which could force Illarramendi to look elsewhere for first-team opportunities.
However, ex-Reds boss Rafa Benitez, who has taken over at the Bernabeu, will assess his squad before allowing the Spanish midfielder to complete a move to Anfield.
Brendan Rodgers is, though, thought to be weighing up a £16million offer for Illarramendi, which may tempt Benitez into selling the highly-rated 25-year-old.
