With Liverpool reportedly holding an interest in Real Madrid star Rodrygo, the Brazilian's previous comments about Mohamed Salah could cause uproar in the Liverpool dressing room

Liverpool have held ‘no talks’ over a move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo, who is ‘not viewed as a possible replacement’ for Bayern Munich target Luis Diaz. The Reds have already signed Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong, while Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike will follow in the coming days.

Liverpool’s summer transfer plans may be about to take an intriguing turn following fresh claims from respected journalist Fabrizio Romano. In his latest YouTube update, Romano confirmed that Real Madrid are “open to letting Rodrygo go” during the current window, fuelling speculation around the Brazilian’s future.

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Real Madrid's Rodrygo has been heavily linked with a move away from the Spanish capital this summer, with Arsenal and Liverpool said to be monitoring the left-winger's situation closely

What would be a landmark signing for Liverpool is also strategically tied to the future of Luis Díaz. “Rodrygo to Liverpool is very, very, very possible,” Goldbridge said, “but I think it is intrinsically linked to Luis Diaz going to Bayern Munich, which frees up the funds and the space in the team.”

There are STILL plenty of moving parts to Liverpool’s summer transfer window. Hugo Ekitike will be the club’s new striker - bringing the total spent this summer to well over £250m. The Reds

It is claimed that Daniel Levy even believes his positive relationship with Madrid could prove advantageous, which could be their secret weapon in negotiations. The Spurs chairman is keen to bring down their valuation of Rodrygo, which currently stands at around £76million.

Liverpool's huge of statement of intent in the transfer market continued last night (July 23). The Premier League champions completed the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike for a fee that could rise to £79m.

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At present, Diaz continues to train normally and remains part of the pre-season tour. Whether Bayern’s improved offer finally matches Liverpool’s valuation remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Rodrygo will not be part of the solution.