Premier League giants Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Real Madrid striker Rodrigo, a move based on the impending expiration of Salah's contract with Liverpool and the uncertainty of its renewal, according to a new report from Daily Sport. If Salah chooses not to renew his contract with Liverpool at the end of the season, the Reds will likely target Rodrigo for reinforcements.
Liverpool's interest in Rodrigo is not an overnight one, as they have been eyeing the Brazilian striker for a couple of seasons now, but have yet to make a substantial move. Rodrigo's performance at Real Madrid is evident to all, as he not only possesses excellent scoring ability, but also creates chances for his teammates during the game, making him an important part of the team's attacking end.
However, Rodrigo's future remains in his own hands for now. His contract with Real Madrid will not expire until 2028, which means that Real Madrid has the absolute initiative in the transfer negotiations. According to reports, Real Madrid have made it clear that they will not take the initiative to negotiate Rodrigo's transfer unless he himself requests to leave the club.
Once Rodrigo decides to leave Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, as Real Madrid's president, is asking a very high price for Rodrigo, although he will consider listening to offers from other clubs. Real Madrid will reportedly not sell Rodrigo for less than 110 million euros and may even make a higher asking price. That price would be a lot of money for any club looking to bring Rodrigo in.
For Liverpool, if Salah finally chooses to leave the team, they will face the urgent task of reorganizing their forward line. Rodrigo, as a striker with outstanding strength, is undoubtedly one of their ideal replacements. However, it will not be easy to successfully bring in Rodrigo, as Liverpool will not only need to face Real Madrid's high asking price, but will also need to stand out in the competition with other potential buyers.
