Report: 'Special' player is now more likely to sign for Manchester City than Liverpool
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Liverpool could strengthen a number of positions in 2026 amid ongoing struggles under Arne Slot.The Reds were not initially planning to sign a centre-back in January, but a move for Marc Guehi is now possible.Elsewhere, Mohamed Salah is being linked with an exit once more this month, potentially to the Saudi Pro League.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Liverpool’s four-man attacking transfer shortlist has been revealed 👀 Liverpool’s four-man attacking shortlist 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Liverpool’s chances of signing RodrygoRodrygo was linked to Liverpool over the summer and was viewed as a backup target at the time.A fresh update earlier this week claimed that the Real Madrid winger is open to a Premier League move.Ex-Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has previously called the Brazilian ‘special’, but he has lost favour under former Liverpool manager Xabi Alonso this term and is yet to complete 90 minutes in La Liga.Should he indeed decide to seek an exit at some point in 2026, however, it’s thought he is more likely to join the Reds’ Premier League rivals.Amid links to England, FlashScore reports that while Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have an interest, ‘Manchester City would be his most likely destination’.Rodrygo has 68 goals and 53 assists for Los Blancos across 286 appearances and has previously been named more talented than the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr by Jude Bellingham, as per CBS. Pick your DREAM Liverpool starting XI after the January transfer window 🔮 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Liverpool interest in Vinicius JrWhile Liverpool could miss out on Rodrygo, a move for his Real Madrid teammate, Vinicius Jr, has been mooted.Fans are sceptical about signing Vinicius, who has five goals and five assists in 15 league games this term.But it does seem likely he will be leaving Madrid at some point in the near future.The South American is under contract until 2027, but The Athletic claim he does not want to renew his deal amid a strained relationship with Alonso.That could potentially be a problem if he moved to Anfield, as the Spanish coach is open to becoming Liverpool manager if and when the job is available. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox