Liverpool are not viewing Rodrygo as Luis Díaz’s replacement, with no active move planned for the Real Madrid winger.

Liverpool’s decision not to view Rodrygo as a Luis Díaz replacement is shaped by both financial caution and existing forward plans.

According to The Athletic’s James Pearce, the club are not actively pursuing the Real Madrid winger, despite speculation linking him with a Premier League move.

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As Fabrizio Romano reports, Rodrygo is currently on holiday and has yet to communicate his future plans — meaning no serious talks are expected until he returns.

Rodrygo’s price tag is reportedly over €100m — a fee Liverpool are unlikely to entertain this late in the window.

The club have already spent over £250m this summer, signing Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and now Hugo Ekitike, who has completed his medical and agreed a six-year deal.

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Even without Rodrygo in the picture, Liverpool’s attack is already undergoing changes.

Hugo Ekitike, who arrived in London earlier this week, has completed the central part of his medical and agreed personal terms.

The striker recently scored his first Liverpool hat-trick in a pre-season friendly against Stoke City.

The club is also bracing for a renewed approach from Bayern Munich for Luis Diaz, whose situation remains fluid heading into August.

If one or both depart, Liverpool may re-enter the market — but Rodrygo, given the cost and uncertainty around his availability, still doesn’t fit the profile they’re targeting.

For now, the focus remains on flexibility and structure over star power.

Liverpool have depth in key areas and are unlikely to disrupt their current trajectory with a high-risk, high-fee signing — even if a forward like Díaz moves on.

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