“Something they might look to do”: Liverpool could consider “difficult” deal before window closes
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Real Madrid’s Brazilian attacker Rodrygo is attracting significant interest from Premier League clubs, with Liverpool actively considering a move for him as a potential alternative to their primary target, Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. Rodrygo has experienced limited playing time under Real Madrid’s coach Xabi Alonso, who appears to favor other players, pushing the versatile forward toward a transfer this summer.
Rodrygo’s agent representatives were reported to be flying to the UK to negotiate with Liverpool and Manchester City, highlighting growing interest from top English clubs. Despite publicly showing support for Rodrygo, Real Madrid seems willing to sell the player rather than keep him on the bench. Last season, Rodrygo scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists across all competitions, a performance praised by former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who described him as a “special” player.
Liverpool have undergone a major squad reshuffle, signing players like Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez, while allowing key names such as Luis Diaz (who moved to Bayern Munich) and Darwin Nunez to leave. With Isak’s transfer uncertain—Newcastle is determined to keep him despite the striker’s desire to leave—Rodrygo is viewed as a strong alternative, even though Real Madrid values him at around €100 million.
Reports also indicate that Rodrygo has sought insight about Liverpool by contacting his Brazilian teammate Alisson Becker, gathering information about life at the club and in the city, which signals his openness to a move. Other Premier League teams like Arsenal, Tottenham, and Manchester City have also expressed interest, making the transfer race competitive.
The outcome depends heavily on Liverpool’s success in securing Isak; if fails, a late move for Rodrygo may materialize. Meanwhile, with Xabi Alonso’s preference for other attackers, Real Madrid appears ready to cash in on the 24-year-old Brazilian international rather than keep him sidelined for the season.
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