What Fabrizio Romano heard about Rodrygo amid Liverpool transfer rumours

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Liverpool are actively considering a transfer for Rodrygo, the Brazilian forward currently with Real Madrid, amid concerns about his limited playing time in the early 2025/26 season. Despite scoring 68 goals in 270 appearances since joining from Santos in 2019, Rodrygo was on the bench for Real Madrid’s opening La Liga match, raising questions about his role under manager Xabi Alonso. Although Alonso insists Rodrygo remains in his plans, the player’s agent has engaged with potential buyers, including Liverpool and Arsenal, with talks involving super-agent Pini Zahavi expected to continue in England soon.

Liverpool's interest in Rodrygo comes alongside their pursuit of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, a leading summer target for the club. The Reds have reportedly held talks with Rodrygo’s representatives, ready to make a significant investment in attacking options. The possible signings of Rodrygo and Isak, valued together at over £200 million, could replace outgoing forwards such as Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa. This strategy aims to maintain balance and depth in Liverpool’s forward line, ensuring top-tier quality across multiple attacking positions.

However, some journalistic sources suggest Liverpool’s priority remains firmly on Alexander Isak, with no immediate plan B if negotiations falter before the transfer deadline. If a deal for Isak cannot be finalized, Liverpool may revisit the possibility of signing him in January rather than settling on alternative targets like Rodrygo.

Real Madrid's situation also plays a role, as they might be open to negotiations given Rodrygo’s uncertain future at the Bernabéu. The transfer scenario includes intricate market dynamics and strategic decisions by Premier League clubs looking to strengthen their squads for the season ahead.

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