Latest Liverpool transfer news with an update on Rodrygo two weeks before the summer window closes
Rodrygo of Real Madrid CF running
Rodrygo continues to be linked with a Liverpool transfer(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has suggested he will be 'counting' on Rodrygo in their La Liga opener on Tuesday night. The winger continues to be linked with a transfer to Liverpool among other clubs though it has been announced he is part of the squad that will face CA Osasuna.
Liverpool's transfer activity has seen a significant shift in attackers this summer and there is still room for further changes. Ben Doak is set to leave for Bournemouth whilst the Reds continue to be linked with Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.
But tension has grown surrounding the Sweden striker's saga and there is no guarantee a deal will be done in the final two weeks of the window. In that event, Rodrygo is one attacking alternative prominently linked over the summer months.
The 24-year-old's future at Real Madrid remains in question because he only started one of six matches under Alonso at the FIFA Club World Cup over the summer. This followed having a reduced role under former head coach Carlo Ancelotti last season.
So Liverpool and other Premier League clubs have reportedly been attentive to the situation in the Spanish capital.
Now the latest update has arrived ahead of Los Blancos' first match of the new La Liga campaign. They face Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night and Alonso was asked about Rodrygo's involvement at his pre-match press conference.
"I'm counting on everyone," he vaguely told Marca and other media in attendance.
Rodrygo scored his first goal since early April in Real's final summer friendly against WSG Tirol last week. Following on from that, he has officially been listed in the squad that will play on Tuesday night.
Though he is one of six attackers Alonso will have to pick from, meaning an appearance is not guaranteed.
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior have started the two friendlies Real have played since returning to training earlier this month. Starting once each alongside them were Gonzalo Garcia and Brahim Diaz.
Rodrygo appeared as a substitute in both friendlies and finally new signing Franco Mastantuono - another right-winger - has been added to Alonso's squad.
Also selected is former Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, who could be in line for a Spanish league debut on Tuesday night following his transfer earlier this summer.
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