's transfer stance on wonderkid Josh Acheampong could have knock-on effects for and .
All three heavyweights will be keeping a close eye on 's hunt for a new full-back, as it may have consequences for any one one of them.
According to , 18-year-old Chelsea prospect Acheampong has emerged as a serious transfer target for Los Blancos, who are on the hunt for reinforcements following Dani Carvajal's long-term injury. But the same report states that 's side intend to block the move as they have no plans to sell one of the finest recent products of their academy system.
Real satisfying their full-back craving by signing Acheampong would no doubt spark a sigh of relief from Liverpool chiefs. The La Liga giants are reportedly eyeing up Trent Alexander-Arnold to replace Carvajal and a contract offer could be slapped on the table once the January transfer window opens - at which point the Reds academy product will have just six months left on his deal.
However, senior figures at the Bernabeu are believed to be growing concerned about the kind of wages it would take to prise Alexander-Arnold away from his boyhood club.
As a teenager with little senior experience, Acheampong would naturally command a lower salary. But there are no guarantees he would go on to reach the same level as Alexander-Arnold once he matures.
United's vested interest involves Alphonso Davies. The Red Devils are thought to be on the flying Bayern Munich full-back who, like Alexander-Arnold, will be a free agent at the end of the season as things stand.
Real Madrid are also keen on Davies and could provide stiff competition for United next summer - unless the arrival of Acheampong convinces manager Carlo Ancelotti that he has enough full-back cover, despite the Chelsea youngster playing primarily on the opposite flank to his Bayern counterpart.
Los Blancos are thin on the ground on the right but fairly well equipped on the left, where Ferland Mendy currently lays claim to the starting role, making Davies a lower priority.
Chelsea's reported stance is a firm one and Maresca is a big fan of Acheampong, who has made one substitute appearance in the Carabao Cup this season and also has admirers at Tottenham and Newcastle.
"I really like Josh," said Maresca in September. "For me, potentially, he can be a top player, a top defender in the future. With young players, I have a lot of experience and I like to moderate them a little bit because today young players can change very quickly. They can quickly think they are so good or so bad, so you need to moderate a little bit the way that they join us."
You may also like
Liverpool discovers Jamie Bynoe-Gittens asking price as January transfer stance emerges
Trent Alexander-Arnold aims shot at critics after England heroics
Assam Dy Speaker Numal Momin Condemns Badruddin Ajmal's Claims on Waqf Land, Calls It A 'Political Ploy'
Government gave big warning for Android users, know what is the reason
Snakes are eaten in this country, know what is its name
Murphy, A Mix Of Love, Loss, Romance, And Fantasy Hits Screens On Friday
David Jason found out about daughter he didn't know existed from letter - what it said
'I died three times in a horror car crash when I was 8 - here's what I saw in heaven'
Arunachal Pradesh is home to 36 snow leopards: Study
'Unacceptable!' One in five pension credit claims not processed within target timeframe
Chelsea star breaks silence on freak Liverpool injury blow as Enzo Maresca given update
GK Barry admits she 'couldn't get on public transport alone' as she details anxiety battle
Erling Haaland issues public apology after Arsenal Martin Odegaard replacement decision
Roy Keane's six-word verdict on Thomas Tuchel speaks volumes after England deal
SHINee's Taemin, VIVIZ, Lee Seung-Gi And More Stars' Contact Information Leaked By BPM Entertainment's Manager
Bengal school job case: Partha Chaterjee personally shortlisted ineligible candidates
TV Newsmakers Today: Deepika Singh Slams Trolls, Adnaan Shaikh-Ayesha To Perform Their First Umrah
Gabba dropped for Ashes opener in Australia for first time in 40 years
Death in Paradise helps you solve your own mystery -- with a puzzle book
'Diva' Meghan Markle savaged by expert claiming Duchess couldn't stand 'her clipped wings'