BREAKING NEWS: Coming Live from Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid star Rodrygo breaks silence on his transfer to Liverpool 🚨

Liverpool has been associated with a potential transfer for Real Madrid’s forward Rodrygo as they brace for life without Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian striker is in the last year of his contract at Anfield, creating uncertainty about his future with the club.

In this context, Liverpool is investigating alternatives to replace Salah, with Rodrygo emerging as a candidate. Reports from TBR Football suggest that Rodrygo is aware of Liverpool’s interest but prefers to stay with Real Madrid as long as he is a key figure in their plans at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Prior to this season, there were concerns that Rodrygo could lose his starting position due to the expected arrival of Kylian Mbappe and the emergence of young talent Arda Guler. Nevertheless, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has consistently shown faith in Rodrygo, starting him in five of the club’s seven La Liga matches this season.

Liverpool’s interest in Rodrygo isn’t new; the club has reportedly had a longstanding admiration for him. They even made inquiries during the summer transfer window. Additionally, Liverpool has expressed interest in his teammate Aurelien Tchouameni, but the La Liga champions made it clear that neither player was for sale.

While Liverpool’s interest may be flattering for Rodrygo, he is not keen to leave Real Madrid unless the club signals he is no longer part of their future plans. He is regarded as an essential player for Los Blancos, with his versatility proving valuable on multiple occasions. Rodrygo can play in all three forward positions and has been instrumental in Real Madrid’s recent achievements.

Considering his current position at Real Madrid and his unwillingness to leave, Liverpool might need to look for other options to bolster their attack. Alternatively, they may hope that Real Madrid’s perspective on Rodrygo changes down the line. For now, the Brazilian appears satisfied at the Bernabeu, where he plays a crucial role.