"World-class" £79m Liverpool-linked player who Bellingham loves is open to January exit

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Liverpool have received a boost in their efforts to potentially complete the signing of Real Madrid star Rodrygo, following a significant update regarding his future. Rodrygo has only started three La Liga matches in 2025/26, outlining his squad status, and he may feel that he wants to be a key man elsewhere at an important point in his career.

Liverpool need to be looking to Mohamed Salah replacements, following his poor form this season and the fact that a 2026 exit isn’t impossible, and Rodrygo stands out as a fantastic option. The Brazil international has been called “world-class” by Luka Modric, while Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham has lauded his quality, saying: “Rodrygo, so underrated.

He’s a pleasure to play with.” Admittedly, Rodrygo would demand huge wages, and there is a reason why Alonso doesn’t consider him an important part of his plans, but he is an elite attacker who is still only 24. He will be desperate to play as regularly as possible leading up to the 2026 World Cup next summer, which is why a January move appeals to him, but it remains to be seen if Madrid will sanction his exit midway through the season.