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Real Madrid have found another way to frustrate Liverpool for the umpteenth time in the last few weeks.

The Reds’ recent transfer history with the Spanish giants reads like a chronicle of near-misses and frustration.

In 2023, the Reds withdrew from the race for Jude Bellingham due to his £100m+ valuation, only to watch him join Madrid for €103 million and evolve into a Ballon d’Or contender.

Similarly, the 2022 pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni collapsed when Madrid trumped their bid with a €100 million offer.

The Trent Alexander-Arnold saga has driven even more salt to these recent wounds.

After developing him into a generational talent, the Reds now faces his imminent free transfer to Madrid – a bitter pill for fans and perhaps partly fueling the boos the 26-year-old experienced on Sunday.

According to the latest update from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool could lose out on yet another potentially generational talent to Los Blancos.

The journalist claims that Real Madrid have sent in a formal contract offer for Liverpool-linked Dean Huijsen.

The 20-year-old has become one of the most discussed players among Liverpool transfer circles, with several top journalists confirming the Reds’ interest in him.

However, it appears Real Madrid have taken the lead in the race, having sent in a formal proposal, despite initially not being particularly keen on signing a defender this summer.

Romano dropped the update on X, stating: “Real Madrid have sent formal contract proposal to Dean Huijsen and his camp today, talks ongoing to sign Spanish CB.

“Negotiations continue while Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool remain ready to enter the race in case of complications.

Real remain player’s priority.”

Matt Law of the Telegraph had earlier revealed that Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign the Bournemouth defender, outpacing Chelsea and Liverpool in a transfer tussle that underscores the Spanish giants’ enduring pull in the market.

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