Liverpool Football Club are reportedly gearing up for an audacious move to acquire Real Madrid’s star winger Rodrygo, with intentions to break their club transfer record in what appears to be a strategic plan to fill the impending void left by Mohamed Salah.
The Merseyside giants find themselves on the brink of bidding farewell to Salah, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season. Despite his exceptional form in the Premier League, boasting 27 goals and 17 assists to date, Salah’s future at Anfield hangs in the balance, with no new contract discussions reportedly taking place.
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Tensions have arisen around the desired length of any prospective contract extension, given Salah’s advancing age and the possibility of waning performances. As speculation about his departure intensifies, sources from Spain hint at Liverpool’s interest in securing Rodrygo as a successor to the Egyptian talisman.
Replacing a figure of Salah’s calibre, even on a free transfer, undeniably demands a substantial financial outlay. It has been reported that Liverpool are prepared to splash out a colossal €120 million (£100.5m) in their pursuit of Rodrygo, underscoring the significant investment that manager Arne Slot is allegedly urging the club to make.
However, Real Madrid, staunch in their commitment to retaining the Brazilian sensation, are reportedly unyielding, with no apparent interest in entertaining such bids. His release clause, set at an astonishing €1 billion, reflects Madrid’s determination to keep Rodrygo in their ranks. Meanwhile, Manchester City have also been linked with keen interest in the burgeoning star.
Even if Liverpool were successful in meeting Madrid’s resistance financially, Rodrygo is believed to prioritise his progress at the Santiago Bernabéu, where he foresees continued success and title acquisitions.