Liverpool face Man City transfer battle for Real Madrid star with new £86m clause
Liverpool are being linked with a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.
The next few months see an uncertain future at Anfield with the news that Jurgen Klopp will be leaving the club. A new manager will need to be appointed, with Xabi Alonso, Ruben Amorim, Roberto De Zerbi and Julian Nagelsmann the rumoured candidates at this stage.
Richard Hughes will be taking on the role of Liverpool's new sporting director this summer, following his exit from Bournemouth. Hughes will oversee the Reds' summer transfer window, which will include player signings for the new manager.
Despite the uncertainty of who will be in the Anfield dugout beyond this summer, it is not stopping rumours around which players Liverpool could sign. One such piece of speculation centres around the future of Rodrygo at Real Madrid.
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According to Spanish news outlet Sport, Liverpool are one of a host of clubs who are keeping tabs on Rodrygo's future at Madrid. The Reds are joined by Manchester United, Arsenal and Man City in showing an interest in the Brazilian.
The report claims that Rodrygo's future at the Santiago Bernabeu is uncertain, despite being contracted to the club until 2028 after only putting pen to paper on a new deal back in November. It has been stated that the potential signing of Kylian Mbappe this summer, combined with the arrival of Endrick, means that Rodrygo is considering his long-term future at Madrid.
Rodrygo is reported to have a release clause in his contract worth €1 billion (£860 million), which is described as an "impossible" fee
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