Real Madrid superstar \u2018could be within reach\u2019 for Liverpool as owners FSG prepare to back Arne Slot and his recruitment team in the transfer window, per reports.<\/p>\n
The Reds are under far less pressure to sign a new right-winger after agreeing a new contract for Mo Salah but have a history of signing long-term replacements for key players before they leave.<\/p>\n
Rodrygo, 24, seems to be linked with moves to the Premier League every transfer window and there has been speculation that Manchester United could move for him in the coming months,<\/a>\u00a0although their top priority is a new striker, so it seems unlikely.<\/p>\n According to\u00a0Give Me Sport<\/a>,\u00a0Liverpool could feasibly sign the Real Madrid star this summer, \u2018if Arne and influential decision-makers are bold enough to make a move to lure him to Anfield.\u2019<\/p>\n The Brazilian international, whose contract includes a mammoth release clause of around \u00a3850m, has only started two of Real Madrid\u2019s<\/a> last five LaLiga games, prompting more speculation about his future.<\/p>\n The report suggests that there are \u2018doubts\u2019 about Rodrygo<\/a>, and Liverpool could make an approach if Luis Diaz leaves this summer.<\/p>\n Liverpool\u2019s interest in Rodrygo is said to be \u2018real\u2019 and dates back seven years to 2017, when he first broke onto the scene for Brazilian side Santos.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>:\u00a0Liverpool to \u2018open contract talks\u2019 with key player amid serious Saudi interest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Liverpool want to keep Luis Diaz<\/strong><\/p>\n Liverpool<\/a> are keen to strengthen all over the pitch this summer and like many of the Premier League\u2019s top sides want to bring in a new striker.<\/p>\n While Rodrygo\u2019s best position is as a winger, he has made 73 appearances for Madrid as a centre-forward, notching 22 goals in the process.<\/p>\n Liverpool are planning for the potential departure of Darwin Nunez, who has serious Saudi interest, and have a number of exciting targets on their radar, such as Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Joao Pedro.<\/a><\/p>\n It would also take a huge fee to sign Rodrygo this summer, even if he hasn\u2019t been a consistent starter of late. Previous reports suggest that it could take as much as \u00a385m to lure him from the Bernabeu.<\/p>\n Another important detail to note is that Liverpool seem keen to retain Luis Diaz this summer. If he stays, it would diminish the need to sign Rodrygo.<\/p>\n A recent report from\u00a0The Mail\u00a0stated that the Reds are set to \u2018sit down\u2019 with Diaz at the end of the season in an attempt to negotiate a new contract.<\/a><\/p>\n The Colombian\u2019s current deal is valid until 2027, but it is true that there is interest in him, particularly from Saudi club Al-Nassr.<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS<\/strong>:\u00a0Real Madrid wages: Top 11 highest-paid players on football\u2019s biggest wage bill<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool shellshocked as Man City thunder ahead in race for \u2018ideal\u2019 Alexander-Arnold replacement<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Ultra-risky Liverpool plan to replace Alexander-Arnold revealed by top source<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n