Catch all the latest Liverpool transfer news and updates, including links surrounding a return for Trent Alexander-Arnold and youngster Finn Jeltsch

Liverpool has a few important weeks ahead before the next international break, as positive results are needed to keep the side ticking along across all competitions.

Andoni Iraola is getting a clearer picture of his team's strengths and weaknesses with each passing day, which should let him know where improvements are needed.

That can then feed directly back to the recruitment team, where plans will be drafted up for the winter market and the summer one beyond that.

With those plans being set up, here's a look at the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumors ahead of another busy day of action.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid)

Trent Alexander-Arnold is considering leaving Real Madrid, according to TeamTalk, as he is frustrated by his lack of game time so far this season.

The report claims that Liverpool is monitoring a possible return for the right-back, over a year on from his controversial exit from the club last summer.

Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City are the Premier League rivals that are also considering a deal, while Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are also showing interest.

Liverpool.com says: A return to Liverpool for Alexander-Arnold makes sense for all parties involved. The defender needs to rebuild his career somewhere, and Real Madrid will likely have to offload him, while the Reds have struggled for consistency at right-back since his exit.

There may be question marks over a transfer fee, and some fans may be reluctant considering how he left the club, but it's a deal that makes sense on the surface.

Finn Jeltsch (VfB Stuttgart)

Liverpool is ready to join the race for VfB Stuttgart youngster Finn Jeltsch, according to a report from Spanish outlet Sport. The 20-year-old has also been linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona, after impressing at the Bundesliga level.

While both clubs are pushing for a potential deal, the report claims that the Reds are willing to shell out €50 million ($66.5 million) for the defender, which could ruin both teams' plans.

Liverpool.com says: Liverpool needs to look at the next generation to help build the team up to the required level for the next few years, so a move for Jeltsch makes sense.

Considering how thin the defensive ranks could be by next summer, it's a move with plenty of promise, though it throws another youngster into a position that demands experience.