Premier League champions Arsenal are weighing a wide right-back shortlist as Ben White's future grows uncertain, with former Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka among the names being monitored.
Julian Quinones enters England's round-of-16 tie as Mexico's most dangerous outlet, while Thomas Tuchel weighs a fifth right-back option and whether Declan Rice should shield the flank.
Maguire believes Tuchel omitted Alexander-Arnold from his late call-up to reduce media scrutiny; England's right-back selection remains a source of tactical debate.
Wellington Phoenix first-choice right-back Tim Payne is set to join Paraguayan side Club Olimpia, having registered five assists in 16 A-League appearances this season with balanced attacking and defensive numbers.
Pedro Porro has turned down interest from four major clubs including Real Madrid and Manchester City to sign a new contract with Tottenham until 2031, with the deal quickly finalized after the club secured survival on the final day.
Real Madrid are looking to sign Dumfries while the window opened by Konaté's verbal agreement remains in play, joining Liverpool in the race for Inter Milan's right-back as his €25m release clause emerges as the key to any deal.
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has identified four right-back options for the summer transfer window, with players from Newcastle, Sporting CP, Eintracht Frankfurt and Real Madrid all under consideration.
Manchester City have enquired about Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, with Enzo Maresca potentially making him his first signing; Bayern Munich are also in the hunt, and Chelsea appear open to a deal.
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick is unwilling to let Diogo Dalot join Real Madrid; after José Mourinho's second summer appointment, the Portuguese manager is looking to bring in a former player to strengthen at right-back.
Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries' agent is pushing for a move to Liverpool, with the Serie A side valuing him at around £20 million. Arsenal and Manchester City are also monitoring the situation.
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