Liverpool have long-standing interest in Aurelien Tchouameni but Real Madrid will not consider selling the midfielder.
As reported by The Athletic, a number of other clubs are also interested in Tchouameni but Real see him as a key player and the 23-year-old has no intention of leaving.
Liverpool are eager to strengthen in midfield after Fabinho left for Al-Ittihad and Jordan Henderson signed for Al-Ettifaq.
Jurgen Klopp's side have reportedly agreed a £60million deal to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton.
Liverpool made an offer of £111million for Brighton's Moises Caicedo, but he now looks set to join Chelsea for £115million.