Overview

• The monitoring claim originates with Defensa Central and was echoed by Madrid Universal and The Sun, with no official confirmation from either club.
• Wirtz has registered one assist and no goals in 10 appearances since joining Liverpool in a deal reported at about €125m (£116.5m).
• Liverpool left the 22-year-old out of the starting lineup for the 2-1 defeat at Chelsea, after Jamie Carragher told CBS Sports he should be dropped.
• The Mirror notes there is no suggestion Liverpool plan to give up on Wirtz at this stage despite recent criticism.
• Reports suggest a near-term Madrid move is unlikely due to the likely fee and competition in Wirtz’s position from Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler.