Football gossip: Alexander-Arnold, Rayan, Alonso, Anselmino, Meite

Manchester City are keeping tabs on Trent Alexander-Arnold while Liverpool get positive response after approaching Xabi Alonso.

Manchester City are actively keeping tabs on England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold as uncertainty continues to grow over the 27-year-old’s future at Real Madrid. (Teamtalk) , external

Liverpool have contacted ex-Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso’s representatives to enquire about the Spaniard’s availability, with the 44-year-old reportedly giving a positive response to his former club’s approach. (AS – in Spanish) , external

Bournemouth are close to completing the signing of Vasco da Gama’s Brazilian forward Rayan, 19, on a permanent deal. (Athletic – subscription required) , external

Lazio have submitted an offer worth up to £15m for Everton‘s 22-year-old English midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. (Football Insider) , external

Chelsea and Manchester United are tracking Rennes’ 18-year-old French striker Mohamed Kader Meite. (Caughtoffside) , external

Meanwhile, Ligue 1 side Rennes have rejected Chelsea‘s January approach for France Under-21 centre-back Jeremy Jacquet but the Blues remain keen on a summer deal for the 20-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano) , external

Borussia Monchengladbach and Switzerland goalkeeper Jonas Omlin, 32, who was a target for Sunderland, has joined Bayer Leverkusen on loan until the end of the season. (Florian Plettenberg, Sky Germany) , external