Liverpool chiefs are furious over Real Madrid's pursuit of Luis Suarez. The Telegraph says Liverpool have been alarmed by a report in Spanish newspaper Marca which declared the player had been secretly negotiating with Real Madrid.

Liverpool have still not received a transfer request from Suárez, who has three years remaining on his contract, or a bid and remain adamant he is not for sale.

But they have been forced to take the suggestion he has been talking to Real officials seriously as Marca has a close relationship with the Spanish club.