Liverpool considering move for £70m star, pending key ‘choice’

Liverpool is rumored to have an interest in signing Rodrygo, the winger from Real Madrid and Brazil, during the summer transfer window. This comes as Real Madrid is looking to negotiate a deal involving Alexander-Arnold.

Real Madrid is said to be ‘keeping an eye on’ the contract situation of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, as the defender has not yet agreed to a new contract. A recent report in the Spanish newspaper Sport indicates that the 23-year-old is contemplating his future in light of the impending arrivals of Kylian Mbappe and Endrick at the Bernabeu. Mbappe’s potential arrival could have a significant impact on Rodrygo, who has scored 13 goals for Real Madrid this season and is capable of playing in various positions across the front line.

The report from Spain indicates that Liverpool, as well as both Manchester clubs and Arsenal, are monitoring the situation. However, any potential deal would only materialize if the player requests a transfer or if Real Madrid decides to put him on the market.

Rodrygo extended his contract until 2028 last year, with a staggering ‘release clause’ of one billion euros. Despite this, he is reportedly valued at around 100 million euros (£86 million), which is the amount Real Madrid would likely demand for the player.

Before Liverpool fans raise their expectations, the report from Sport contains a contradictory statement: “Rodrygo’s future remains at Real Madrid. He understands that his role may be reduced next season, but he is prepared to compete for a place in the starting lineup once again.”

Liverpool is said to be closely monitoring the progress of Atalanta’s Teun Koopmeiners before considering a move this summer, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano.

After the 26-year-old expressed his intention to depart from La Dea this summer, the midfielder’s future at the Gewiss Stadium has become uncertain.

The midfielder’s future at the Gewiss Stadium has been thrown into uncertainty following the 26-year-old’s announcement of his intention to depart La Dea this summer. As speculation mounts about his next move, Liverpool appears to be eyeing a potential transfer, with reports suggesting they are closely monitoring Koopmeiners and considering a move in the upcoming transfer window.

According to Romano’s report on Caught Offside, Liverpool is showing interest in signing Koopmeiners and has been monitoring him recently for a potential move in the off-season. However, the uncertainty surrounding Liverpool’s managerial position, due to Jurgen Klopp’s departure, means that they will prioritize appointing a new manager before pursuing any new signings.

Romano also mentions that Juventus has a strong interest in Koopmeiners and has a good relationship with Atalanta, potentially making them favorites to secure his signature this summer. This puts Liverpool in competition with Juventus for any potential deal for the Dutch player.

Romano’s statement reads:

“Juventus are leading the race to sign Teun Koopmeiners as he has been their main target for a while now. They are keen on him and have a solid relationship with Atalanta. While Liverpool has been keeping an eye on him, the final decision will heavily rely on who takes over as the new manager after Jurgen Klopp’s departure. It’s premature to discuss Liverpool’s plans without clarity on the managerial situation.”