Roma goalkeeper Alisson has acknowledged reports of a potential move to LaLiga heavyweights Real Madrid "massage the ego".
The Brazil international is reportedly a target for several top teams throughout Europe, with Liverpool said to be preparing a £70million bid during the close-season.
Serie A rivals Napoli are also rumoured to be monitoring the situation of the 25-year-old, who moved to Italy's capital from Internacional in July 2016.
However, it is reports of interest from Spanish and European champions Madrid that have particularly flattered Alisson.
Speaking to Globoesporte, he said: "Those links massage the ego, it cannot be denied.