Liverpool plan to sign Real Madrid star to replace Salah
If Mo Salah leaves Liverpool this summer, the Reds plan to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid as his replacement.
Salah is increasingly at risk of leaving Liverpool this summer on a free transfer.
The Egyptian is into the final six months of his deal at Anfield and officially allowed to negotiate a pre-contract with non-English clubs.
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Salah has on numerous occasions expressed his disappointment at Liverpool dragging their feet in extension talks and seems to be fed up with the matter.
There have been reports in recent days that Salah is close to signing a new deal but still he hasn’t done this.
As a result, Liverpool are looking around at potential replacements if the Egyptian does indeed leave the club.
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TeamTalk report that Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo is the favoured choice to replace Salah.
The Brazil international has been linked with a departure for over 12 months and the arrival of Kylian Mbappe last summer has raised further questions over his long-term future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Rodrygo remains a key figure for Real Madrid, however he could be forced to leave the club in 2025,.
Liverpool like Rodrygo’s flexibility as he can play across the frontline, as well as his scoring ability.
Rodrygo at Real Madrid
Rodrygo joined Real Madrid from Santos for €40 million in the summer of 2019.
The 24-year-old has gone on to make 242 appearances for Real Madrid over the last five seasons, scoring 63 goals.
He has often been used as substitute but has proved a crucial member of the squad in La Liga and the Champions League.
He most famously impacted Madrid’s 2022 Champions League triumph.
He scored key goals in the quarter final win over Chelsea and the dramatic late comeback victory over Man City in the semi final.
Rodrygo scored in the 89th and 91st minute in the second leg over City to take the game into extra time which Madrid won. The Blancos then lifted the cup in the final.
His contract expires in June 2028.
