Liverpool make £68m bid for Champions League winner who could replace Mo Salah
Real Madrid player Rodrygo is the target of a £68 million bid from Liverpool, according to a source from Spain.
With Michael Edwards back and new sporting director Richard Hughes on board, the Reds are anticipated to focus on wingers in the forthcoming transfer window.
This gives Liverpool the opportunity to implement their recruitment ambitions.
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo is one of their rumoured targets; in recent days, the attacker has been linked to an unexpected move to Anfield.
Joining the Spanish giants in 2019, the Brazil international has contributed to their nine major trophy wins, which include two La Liga crowns and one Champions League title.
Some Liverpool players face uncertain future
The futures of Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz are in doubt, which means the Reds may have a busy summer window.
Salah’s Anfield deal expires in 2025, so if another massively lucrative offer is made for him as is anticipated, he will most likely be departing to join the Saudi Pro League.
To find the finest winger to recruit to replace Salah, the Reds have been looking at their options, but it won’t be simple.
The Reds have reportedly made an official £68 million proposal for the attacker, according to Spanish publication Nacional (via Football365).
Real Madrid have turned down a previous Liverpool offer
According to reports, Real Madrid turned down the Reds’ first offer of €60 million (£51.4 million), so they upped their offer to €80 million (£68.5 million).
With the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, Nacional reports that everything indicates that Rodrygo will be leaving Madrid this summer. Liverpool see him as successor to Salah.
Florentino Perez, the club president, is apparently holding out for offers of at least £85 million, but Liverpool believe that a £68 million proposal may be sufficient to persuade Real to let Rodyrgo leave the club.
Liverpool planning for Salah’s replacement
Whether the Merseyside giants are prepared to increase their offer for Rodrygo remains to be seen.
Signing the Brazilian for much less might prove to be a wise move if they can secure £150 million for Salah.
Liverpool won’t be ready to jump into any transfer negotiations until they have decided on their next manager.
The 23-year-old only signed a contract extension with Real Madrid in November of last year, he has 13 goals and 8 assists for the Spanish team this season.
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