Friday's Liverpool transfer talk news roundup: David Alaba, Jadon Sancho, Amad Diallo

The January transfer window has now closed, leaving Liverpool to begin looking forward to the summer for their next round of recruitment.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Anfield.

Friday morning's Liverpool transfer talk news roundup:

David Alaba 'wants to join Chelsea over Real Madrid'

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Bayern Munich defender David Alaba reportedly favours a move to Chelsea this summer despite suggestions that the Austrian has already agreed to join Real Madrid.

The 28-year-old's contract at the Allianz Arena is due to expire at the end of June, and a number of clubs have been credited with an interest in his services.

A recent report claimed that Madrid have already agreed a four-year contract with the Austria international, who would officially join Zinedine Zidane's side upon the expiration of his Bayern deal.

However, according to AS, talks between the two parties are not as advanced as suggested, and the player himself is currently leaning towards a move to the Premier League.

Manchester United and Liverpool have been credited with an interest in the versatile defender, but Alaba is said to favour a switch to Chelsea ahead of the 2021-22 campaign.

The nine-time Bundesliga winner, who is not thought to be target for Manchester City, has made 25 appearances at club level this term.

Real Madrid 'agree four-year contract with David Alaba'

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Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a four-year deal with Bayern Munich defender David Alaba.

The 28-year-old's existing contract at the Allianz Arena is due to expire at the end of June, and a number of clubs have been credited with an interest in the Austria international.

Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea were all thought to be in the hunt for the versatile defender, but according to Marca, Madrid have won the race for his signature.

The report claims that Alaba has already agreed a four-year contract with Zinedine Zidane's side, with the move to become official once his agreement with Bayern has expired this summer.

The Austrian has again been a key player for his German club during the 2020-21 campaign, contributing two goals and one assist in 25 appearances in all competitions.

Alaba, meanwhile, has made over 400 appearances for Bayern since debuting in 2010.

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Borussia Dortmund 'reduce asking price for Jadon Sancho amid Manchester United talk'
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Thomas Tuchel 'desperate to bring Dayot Upamecano to Chelsea'
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