In a striking update from Spain, ‘it’s over’ for Rodrygo at Real Madrid, significantly boosting Jurgen Klopp’s desire to sign the Brazilian.
This reflection was prompted by Saudi ArabiaLast week it was reported that Rodrygo was still being discussed by Liverpool’s recruitment department to find a replacement for Mohamed Salah.’s interest this summer.
A verbal offer of £150m from Al-Ittihad was rejected, but it is likely that higher offers will be submitted in January and otherwise in the 2024 summer transfer window.
What’s the latest news about Rodrygo at Liverpool?
Rodrygo’s departure is linked to his poor form this season. Despite starting every match in La Liga for Real Madrid up to now, this 22-year-old player has still not been able to shine.
With just one goal in 599 minutes in the league this season, it’s clear something is wrong.
Since Jude Bellingham arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu, Rodygo has been used more as a striker alongside the English midfielder taking on the number 10 role with tremendous effectiveness.
With six goals and one assist in his first seven games across all competitions, Bellingham has taken to La Liga like a fish to water.
On the other hand, Rodygo could find himself dreaming of a role on Liverpool’s right-wing if replacing Mo Salah becomes a serious consideration.
Spanish media agency Nacional published a report titled:
“Rodrygo, KO, Real Madrid gets 100 million, that’s it.”
While PSG, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Tottenham are interested in Rodrygo, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will “bet the highest” on Rodrygo and will “could offer an amount close to 100 million euros”.
Madrid club president Florentino Perez expressed “confidence” that Rodrygo will “take a step forward” after Karim Benzema left the club to join Al-Ittihad.
Here’s a warning Fenway Sports Group owners should heed…
When they inevitably sit down to discuss what should be done regarding Mohamed Salah’s future, they really need to think about the impact this will have on the future of the club.
The warning behind Rodrygo’s difficulties at Real Madrid
While Rodrygo’s poor form could be attributed to playing out of position, it shows Liverpool what happens when selling a generational striker at the peak of his powers to Al-Ittihad.
Benzema left Real Madrid in the summer transfer window for £86 million per season, a total value of £258 million.
Liverpool rejected a verbal offer of £150 million and this season Mohamed Salah once again showed why he is one of the best strikers on the planet.
The Egyptian has scored or assisted at least once in each of Liverpool’s matches this season with a total of four goals and four assists in seven matches in all competitions
If the sum in question is so significant, is it enough to justify parting ways with one of the best strikers in the club’s history?
Only FSG can decide.
However, if Klopp wants to take Liverpool 2.0 to the heights this team is capable of reaching, parting ways with Mohamed Salah won’t help anything.
With a “special offer worth over €100 million” required to sign Rodrygo, in-depth discussions are needed to ensure Liverpool do not suffer heavy losses when Salah eventually leaves Anfield.
