Liverpool agrees to pay the amount demanded by Real Madrid and is close to announcing Rodrygo
Brazilian striker could leave Real Madrid in the coming days; transfer decision is now in the player’s hands.
Liverpool takes the lead
Liverpool has emerged as the main favorite to sign Rodrygo Goes. According to Defensa Central, the English club is ready to pay €100 million, the amount demanded by Real Madrid, and the deal now depends solely on the player’s response.
The Brazilian has struggled for regular minutes under Xabi Alonso and sees his future increasingly uncertain at the Santiago Bernabéu. A move to Anfield could secure him a bigger role and consistent game time.
Manchester City shifts focus
While Manchester City had been monitoring Rodrygo, the club is currently prioritizing the signing of a goalkeeper, leaving Liverpool with a clear advantage. City would also need to offload Savinho before considering another major attacking signing.
Liverpool’s transfer urgency
Jürgen Klopp’s side is actively searching for a top striker after losing key attacking options this summer. Alexander Isak, from Newcastle, remains the Reds’ priority, but negotiations have proven difficult, as the Magpies are reluctant to release their top scorer.
With the Premier League season already underway and the transfer window nearing its end, Rodrygo has become Liverpool’s most realistic option for a marquee signing.
National team frustration adds pressure
Rodrygo’s situation at Real Madrid has also impacted his role in the Brazilian national team. Recently, Carlo Ancelotti left him out of the latest squad list, raising concerns about his chances of securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup.
The forward started in Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Oviedo but once again failed to register a goal or assist, fueling speculation that a change of scenery could be the best step for his career.
