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Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned yesterday that Liverpool were willing to test waters with a £120m package for Newcastle United star Alexander Isak.

The Reds also seem to be interested in Hugo Ekitike, in case a deal for the Swede doesn’t go through.

Now, as per transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri (h/t Liverpool Echo), Liverpool are said to have expressed formal interest in Real Madrid star Rodrygo.

The 24-year-old was used very sparingly by Xabi Alonso during the Club World Cup.

Rodrygo, touted one of the best talented in Real Madrid, doesn’t seem to have a future at the Spanish club as things stand.

Tavolieri mentions that the deal could hinge on the future of Luis Diaz.

The Colombian attacker is pushing for a move away from the club this summer, with clubs like Bayern Munich and Barcelona interested in him.

Bayern submitted a bid to sign Diaz yesterday but Liverpool continue to stand firm, demanding €100 million to part ways with the wantaway star.

Preferably a left-winger, Rodrygo hasn’t gotten the chance to play on the left at Real Madrid, due to the presence of Vinicius Jr.

and Kylian Mbappe.

It remains to be seen if Liverpool eventually agree to sell Diaz this summer, and if they do, if they make a concrete push to sign Rodrygo.
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