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Liverpool reignite interest in Real Madrid superstar; ready to spend upto €60 million
The recent shift in Rodrygo’s situation at Real Madrid has not gone unnoticed across Europe.
While the Brazilian has worked hard to reassert his importance at the Santiago Bernabeu, interest from elite clubs continues to follow him closely.
According to a report from Defensa Central, Rodrygo is once again on the radar of Liverpool, who are monitoring his situation with renewed intent.
It must be remembered that Rodrygo closed out 2025 on a positive note, contributing two goals, a run that has helped stabilise his standing within the squad.
This upturn has been key in restoring confidence around the player, but it has also reignited external interest.
Liverpool reignite their interest
The report claims that Liverpool would be prepared to offer between €50 million and €60 million for the winger, a figure notably lower than what Real Madrid have historically demanded for him.
Liverpool’s renewed interest is closely linked to uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian’s relationship with new manager Arne Slot has reportedly been strained, with Salah even being benched amid ongoing disagreements.
As a result, the Reds are actively planning for a future that may not include their long-time attacking leader, and they have not abandoned the idea of bringing in a new forward for next season.
Rodrygo’s name is not new in Liverpool’s recruitment discussions. The Brazilian was already being tracked during the previous summer transfer window, but despite internal interest, no formal offer was submitted to Real Madrid.
At the time, Rodrygo chose to stay put following a disappointing end to the season, determined to fight for his place rather than force a move.
A change in Rodrygo’s stature
What has changed most significantly in recent weeks is Rodrygo’s role within the team.
Notably, he has enjoyed a clear resurgence under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, who has publicly shown his trust in the player.
That backing has allowed Rodrygo to play with greater freedom and confidence, helping him “rise from the ashes” after a difficult spell.
For now, Real Madrid remain calm, but with Rodrygo back in form and Europe watching closely, his future promises to remain a recurring topic.
Real Madrid will be looking to pick up their fifth win of the 2026/27 La Liga season when they take on Elche CF at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero later tonight.
With 12 points from five games, Los Blancos are currently second in the league table, three points below leaders FC Barcelona.
As such, the Spanish capital club will be eager to get the win and close the gap to the top.
Guler starts, Bellingham rested
Ahead of kickoff, Real Madrid have announced the starting lineup that will take the field against Elche, with Jose Mourinho making some important changes.
For starters, Arda Guler is back in the lineup after appearing as a substitute in the win over Rayo Vallecano.
Interestingly, however, he starts in the attacking midfield role, with Mourinho opting to rest Jude Bellingham, who has started all of Real Madrid’s games so far.
That also means that Yan Diomande retains his place in the team, starting for a second time in a row on the right wing. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. continue in their respective positions in attack.
Another notable change sees Aurelien Tchouameni make his first start of the season after recovering from injury and making two appearances off the bench.
He replaces Bernardo Silva as Federico Valverde’s partner in the middle of the park.
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Marc Cucurella come in as full-backs, while Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen slot in at centre-back in front of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
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