Liverpool Are Showing Interest In This Real Madrid Attacker: Dream Choice For Slot? | OneFootball

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke stated that Liverpool are showing interest in Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo. O’Rourke said,

“I think it’s unlikely as we stand right now.

“All of Liverpool’s focus is on Alexander Isak, they’re prioritising that move and trying to get a deal done with Newcastle, which won’t be easy to do.

“The only way they could get Rodrygo is if they don’t land Isak, then maybe they will step up their interest in the Brazilian.

“Rodrygo’s position at Madrid has been the subject of speculation all summer, he barely played at the Club World Cup which has heightened the speculation.

“Xabi Alonso still is counting on Rodrygo and he’s a part of his plans.

“As it stands, Liverpool have put a deal for Rodrygo on the back-burner as they’re putting all of their efforts into signing Isak.

“If they were to get Isak, it would end their interest in Rodrygo.

“So as we stand right now, I expect Rodrygo to remain at Real Madrid. But he is a world-beater and Liverpool will go for him if they can’t get Isak.”

Rodrygo’s Impressive Form In La Liga

Rodrygo enjoyed a decent run of form at the Madrid club after he put in a series of productive displays for them in the final third. The 24-year-old scored 14 times and picked up 11 assists in 54 appearances for Los Blancos last season in multiple competitions.

VILLARREAL, SPAIN – MARCH 15: Rodrygo of Real Madrid acknowledges the fans during the warm up prior to the LaLiga match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de la Ceramica on March 15, 2025 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

The Brazilian talent did well to average 2.52 shots per 90 minutes in La Liga. He kept 37% of his attempts on target. Rodrygo was even accurate when distributing possession in the opponent’s half, based on his pass completion rate of 85.9% in the Spanish top tier (stats via fbref.com).

Rodrygo has got the pace and dribbling ability to cause a lot of chaos in and around the opponent’s penalty area. He can shoot the ball with power from long range and has got the eye to play some decisive passes on the offensive end of the field.

The Brazilian sensation can contribute by scoring and creating his fair share of goals up top. He mainly operates as a right-sided wide player but can also fill in as a left-sided winger or play as a striker down the middle if needed.

We can expect Rodrygo to bring more firepower to Liverpool head coach Arne Slot’s attack. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at Anfield next season.