Real Madrid have been a thorn in Liverpool’s flesh over the years, both on and off the pitch. The Reds have lost Champions League finals to the Spanish giants, and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to move to the Santiago Bernabeu has cut deep on Merseyside.
Liverpool were left frustrated by the way Real Madrid tapped Alexander-Arnold up over the last year through an orchestrated campaign with the help of the Spanish media.
The defender is set to leave his boyhood club on a free transfer, and Real Madrid are also trying to snare away Alexis Mac Allister from Anfield in the upcoming transfer window.
Liverpool have a big chance to strike back at Real Madrid and steal one of their star players from the Bernabeu through a ruthless move in the coming months.
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Rodrygo has been heavily linked with a move away from Real Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer, with Liverpool interested in signing him.
The Brazilian has been struggling to shine in a team of superstars, and is prepared to leave Real Madrid unless incoming manager Xabi Alonso provides him with assurances.
However, according to AS, Real Madrid are also seriously considering cashing in on the forward in the upcoming transfer window.
He has a contract until 2028, and Real Madrid are worried that his market value will drop further in the coming years.
They could command a hefty fee of around £85m from his sale due to interest from the Premier League and Liverpool this summer.
A final decision has not been made, but it seems likely that Real Madrid will trigger his shock departure in the coming months.
Liverpool are primed to sign him, and he is interested in joining the Premier League champions in the summer window.
