Arne Slot’s Liverpool have established informal contact as they look to sign Real Madrid star forward Rodrygo Goes.
After a disastrous start to the season, Liverpool have been busy making plans to reinforce their squad in the winter transfer window. Despite spending a fortune on bolstering their attack in the summer, the Reds are looking to make another big investment in the final third.
According to a report from CaughtOffside, Liverpool are interested in acquiring the services of Rodrygo. The Reds have identified him as a plan B to Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, and have already made informal contacts.
Liverpool will struggle to sign Semenyo
With Mohamed Salah not in the best of form this season, and set to leave for the African Cup of Nations at the start of next year, the Merseyside club consider Semenyo the best possible signing for their club.
However, they will struggle to land him as Manchester City have entered the race, and they are set to hijack the deal. Pep Guardiola’s team looks set to trigger his £65 million release clause. With City ready to swoop in, the Reds have been forced to look at potential alternatives.
Liverpool plot a raid on Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has emerged as one of the most suitable candidates. The Brazilian international has gone down the pecking order under Xabi Alonso.
The lack of game time has frustrated the 24-year-old, and he could now push for a move away in the upcoming winter transfer window. Liverpool see this as a great opportunity to sign a world-class star, who has proven himself at the highest level, and is capable enough to feature anywhere in attack.
The Reds have already made informal contact with his camp to gauge interest. If all goes as per plan, they could soon table an offer. But it will be interesting to see if Real Madrid are willing to negotiate his departure.