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Liverpool has been linked on and off with Rodrygo for some time.

There is still a potential lifeline in the form of Xabi Alonso, expected to take over at the Bernabeu this summer, but if he sanctions a transfer, then Rodrygo would be open to leaving.

Liverpool is named as a possible suitor.



Arne Slot, head coach of Liverpool.

Rodrygo has played 82 games there, and his versatility across the front line would make him a realistic reinforcement for Slot to target.

There is a legitimate question about whether there are better options out there.

Rodrygo himself has revealed in the past that Liverpool tried to sign him while he was still at Santos.

"We didn’t close the deal because I didn’t want to," he said

But it’s true, I almost went to Liverpool."

Could it be second time lucky for Liverpool