Liverpool and Arsenal are among the clubs linked with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo in the summer transfer window.
Liverpool would be the ‘most attractive destination’ to Rodrygo if he is to leave Real Madrid, reports suggest.
The Brazil international finds himself behind the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr in the Los Blancos pecking order. As a result, Rodrygo could seek a departure in the summer transfer window for more regular game time, especially with the World Cup taking place next year.
Rodyrgo future latest
Rodrygo will not be short of suitors if Real are ready to sanction a sale. Since moving to the Spanish capital from Santos, he has recorded 68 goals and 51 assists in 270 games - helping Los Blancos win three La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.
ESPN Brasil suggests that the English champions remain ‘the most logical’ and a source admitted to ESPN that the English club would be Rodrygo's most attractive destination if he left Real Madrid’ However, that option ‘also seems remote’ amid Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak.
The Reds have had a bid of £110 million turned down by Newcastle United for Isak and are not planning a second offer. The Magpies are reluctant to sell their talisman who scored 27 goals last season but Isak is keen on a move to Anfield. He did not travel to Asia with Eddie Howe’s squad for their pre-season tour and has been training at former club Real Sociedad rather than on Tyneside.
Slot’s stance
However, if Isak is to remain at St James’ Park then Liverpool could turn their attention elsewhere. They have already signed Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for up to £79 million, so have a centre-forward in place. Therefore, the Reds may well look to strengthen the left-wing position, with Cody Gakpo the current senior option while Ekitike is capable on playing in the role. Florian Wirtz, the £100 million club-record arrival, can also be deployed on the flank and 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha has been highly impressive during pre-season.
Speaking on potentially replacing Diaz, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said: “At this moment in time, we still have Cody Gakpo, Rio (Ngumoha) is showing very good signs, and I think Florian Wirtz can play from the left side as well.
"There are enough options for me to choose from. But as I always say, another thing about Liverpool is that if we see a chance in the market, we never hesitate to bring someone in. In the end, it’s about quality, and we have already made some very good signings. In terms of quality, we are already in the right place.”
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