Tottenham could help a new club lure Alexander Isak away from Liverpool with an unexpected windfall as a new transfer target has emerged for Thomas Frank.
Clubs in the Premier League are working hard behind the scenes to recruit new players ahead of next month's transfer deadline.
That includes Liverpool and Spurs, who are both in the market, having already splashed the cash this summer.
The Reds have signed the likes of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong to name but a few.
As for the North London outfit, they have notably snapped up Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United.
Arne Slot is monitoring Isak's situation, having had a bid for the star forward rejected by Newcastle United.
But it appears they face competition from Real Madrid, who 'might be in the frame', according to Richard Keys.
Discussing Liverpool's pursuit of Isak, Keys revealed: "I heard today that Liverpool have made a bid of £110m. A second offer of £80m now and £60m next season. Take your pick.
"But I've also heard that Real Madrid might be in the frame."
Well, if Real want to sign the Swede from Newcastle this summer, then they know they'll have to fork out a fee in the region of £150 million.
But their budget for a potential Isak push could be funded by Spurs, who are considering a move for Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo, according to Fichajes.
Sociedad signed Kubo from Real on a permanent deal in the summer of 2022.
According to Marca, Kubo has a release clause of €60 million (£52 million) in his contract.
And Real retain 50 per cent of the player's rights and would thus receive a cool €30 million (£26 million) if his release clause is triggered.
So, if Spurs activate Kubo's release clause, then they would inadvertently help generate funds for Real's potential chase for Isak.
Whether Xabi Alonso wants to add a forward to his squad this summer remains to be seen.
He currently boasts Kylian Mbappe, Endrick and Gonzalo García.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are looking to sign another forward, having sanctioned the sales of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, not to mention the passing of Diogo Jota.