Liverpool eye Real Madrid ace Rodrygo as potential Diaz replacement | OneFootball

Liverpool have earmarked Real Madrid star Rodrygo as a top attacking target if Luis Diaz leaves this summer (h/t L’Equipe).

The Reds are closing in on the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike for €95 million, but are not finished with their spending spree.

While they intend to keep hold of Diaz, the Reds may end up changing their stance due to the concrete interest from Bayern Munich.

The Premier League champions value him at around €80m, and Bayern are determined to go all out to secure a deal.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will look to plug the gap in the event of Diaz’s departure, and Rodrygo has emerged as a top contender.

The Brazilian faces an uncertain future at Madrid due to the mounting exit speculation.

His situation has come under scrutiny under new manager Xabi Alonso, who left the Brazilian out of the starting XI in every game at the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Brazilian has slipped down the pecking order behind Gonzalo Garcia and Arda Guler.

Although Rodrygo wants to stay in Madrid, he needs to play regularly ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Los Blancos are open to parting ways with Rodrygo should they receive an offer of over €100 million.

Arsenal are monitoring the 24-year-old, who was instrumental in Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League titles in the 2023/24 season.

Having already signed Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, and with Ekitike’s transfer imminent, the Reds are pondering a move for Rodrygo.

They could also cash in on Darwin Nunez amid interest from Saudi Pro League clubs to facilitate the move.