Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has once again emerged as the ultimate transfer target for the Premier League’s two most successful clubs, Liverpool and Manchester United.
According to reports from OK Diario, both giants are preparing to go head-to-head this summer in an attempt to lure the Brazilian international away from the Santiago Bernabéu. While Rodrygo has long been admired in England, the upcoming July window is expected to see “record-breaking” offers as both clubs look to overhaul their attacking lines for the 2026/27 campaign.
The Stance: To Stay or To Go?
Despite the intense interest from Anfield and Old Trafford, the “Real Madrid Number 11” remains firm in his commitment to the Spanish giants. Following a recent injury spell, Rodrygo’s primary focus is regaining his undisputed starting spot under the Merengue lights.
With over 200 matches for the club and a trophy cabinet filled with Champions League titles, Rodrygo alongside Vinicius Jr. is considered part of the club’s “untouchable” core. However, in the world of elite transfers, a massive Premier League bid has a way of changing perspectives for both club and player.
Liverpool and United’s “Plan B”
While Rodrygo is the dream signing, both clubs are already scouting alternatives. Liverpool appear to be leading the race for Yan Diomande, the RB Leipzig sensation who has openly admitted his desire to play at Anfield.
“I dream of wearing the Reds’ colors at Anfield,” Diomande recently told Face TV, making him a highly attainable alternative should the Rodrygo deal prove too complex.
World Cup Ambitions
With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Rodrygo knows that regular playing time and top-tier performance are essential. Whether he chooses to remain the hero in Madrid or become the new face of a Premier League project, his decision will be one of the defining moments of the 2026 summer window.
James Horan is a football writer focused on the Premier League transfer market, covering confirmed signings, transfer rumors, and club strategies during the transfer windows.
