Should Rodrygo end up at Anfield then he could be a direct replacement for Luis Diaz who has reportedly performed a surprise U-turn over his future amid links to Bayern Munich or Federico Chiesa after being left out of the Asia pre-season squad tour.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/onsi/soccer/real-madrid as Real Madrid Transfer News: Barella, Rodri, Rodrygo, Ramon & More - July 21, 2025. Real Madrid continue to be linked with a new central midfielder, with one more name reportedly added to the shortlist. Would the sale of Rodrygo need to happen to fund a move?

TOTTENHAM are reportedly ready to join the race to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo. The Los Blancos winger has been linked with an exit of the LaLiga giants with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool