Liverpool have turned heads with their moves ahead of the summer transfer window, and are set to have one of the most consequential windows in the club’s history. However, an elaborate plan to sign a top wide attacker is now in tatters after a shocking transfer blow.
Sporting director Richard Hughes is the man in focus as the Reds push towards taking the squad to a different level after winning the Premier League this season.
Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign a marquee player in Florian Wirtz, and the attacking midfielder could be a Red by next weekend if things go according to plan.
However, not everything they are touching is turning into transfer gold, as it seems their pursuit of a top wide attacker is set to come up short in the upcoming transfer window.
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A top target has snubbed a transfer move away
Rodrygo has been considering his future at Real Madrid after feeling underappreciated in a team of superstars this season.
Liverpool have been in contact with his representatives over a transfer, and his family and agents are expected to be on Merseyside soon for more detailed talks.
However, the Reds have received a major transfer blow as, according to Defensa Central via TEAMTalk, the forward seems to have changed his mind.
It has been claimed that new Xabi Alonso told Real Madrid that he heard nothing about a transfer when he spoke to the Brazilian ahead of the summer.
The new Real Madrid boss is under the impression that the forward is not looking to leave the club in the upcoming transfer window.
However, that could change if Alonso’s playing style cannot accommodate him, then Rodrygo will look to part ways in the summer.
