Liverpool eye £70m UCL winner ‘open’ to England move as potential Luis Diaz successor

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Luis Diaz has been noticeably absent since Liverpool sold him to Bayern Munich.The Reds have a strong track record in the transfer market, but even the best can make missteps.Even though he wanted to leave, letting Diaz go has turned out to be one of those. While the Colombian continues to impress in the Bundesliga, Liverpool have yet to fill the gap he left behind.Cody Gakpo has not quite stepped up, which is why Liverpool have been linked with several potential reinforcements – some of them significant names.One player in particular appears to have already made his intentions clear, and Liverpool are reportedly monitoring his situation closely.Rodrygo is considering a Premier League switchPhoto by James Baylis – AMA/Getty ImagesBack when Diaz first left, Rodrygo was one of the names mentioned as a possible replacement, though at the time, he was focused on his future at Real Madrid.But things have changed.

The winger has been getting limited minutes under Xabi Alonso and is now reportedly open to a move.CaughtOffside reports that if his playing time does not improve, Rodrygo would not rule out a switch to the Premier League.A number of clubs are keeping an eye on his situation, with Liverpool and the rest of the Big Six showing interest.The move might not happen until summer, but there is still a chance it could be sooner. He wants to secure his place at the 2026 World Cup and may not want to wait that long.Rodrygo linked with Liverpool, but Antoine Semenyo might be the better fitRodrygo’s name has come up once again, but even with all his experience at the top level, his £70m price tag feels steep for someone not regularly starting.This season, he has not registered a goal or assist yet, and his best league tally is just 10 goals.

That does not exactly match what Liverpool are looking for right now.Antoine Semenyo’s numbers are not much higher – his best is 11 – but he has shown more consistency and has already proven himself in the Premier League.With a release clause set at £65m, he presents a slightly lower-cost option and would therefore be a less significant risk overall.READ MORE: Why Arne Slot should consider Daniel Sturridge’s bold tweak to Liverpool’s attack Join Our NewsletterReceive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox