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Liverpool have again been linked with a move for Rodrygo(Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images)

Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Real Madrid's Rodrygo following their initially unsuccessful attempt to sign Alexander Isak.

After a bid £110million for the Newcastle striker was turned down in favour of a £150m price tag, Liverpool have cooled their interest in the Swedish forward for now.

Despite Isak's efforts to secure a move to Anfield, including rejecting a new contract in the north east and training with his former club Real Sociedad, he will now rejoin the squad after their Far East tour.

Following Luis Diaz's £65.5m move to Bayern Munich, Liverpool are still looking to strengthen their attack.

The 24-year-old, who has also been linked with Arsenal, is believed to have agreed personal terms with the current Premier League champions.

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Rodrygo has fallen out of favour with Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid, who is prioritising Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, leading Rodrygo to contemplate a move to England.

There can be all sorts of talk and hypothetical situations but then you are dealing with reality.

Liverpool have moved away from a pursuit of Alexander Isak(Image: Getty)

"The reality is we had the first bid from Liverpool yesterday.

I have no idea to try to predict that."

However, Rodrygo might prove a superior stylistic match compared to Isak, given that Liverpool have already forked out £79m for striker Ekitike.

The Brazilian could feature on the left flank - his favoured position despite operating on the right wing in Madrid - to plug the void created by Diaz's departure.

Ekitike would spearhead the attack centrally, rather than partnering Isak as previously suggested, with Wirtz and Mohamed Salah providing support in a devastating four-man frontline.

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