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Real Madrid ready to sacrifice star forward for Liverpool flop in blockbuster swap deal
It is known that Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid is becoming increasingly uncertain under Xabi Alonso.
The Brazilian forward, once considered a key figure in Madrid’s attack, is now finding himself on the fringes of the starting XI.
Despite his quality and versatility, Alonso’s tactical choices and recent squad rotations suggest that Rodrygo might not be a long-term part of the manager’s plans.
This situation has inevitably attracted interest from other European clubs, and it appears Liverpool could play a major role in his next career move.
What’s the story?
As per Defensa Central, Liverpool have been admirers of Rodrygo for quite some time, and Real Madrid are open to the idea of a swap deal involving the Reds’ summer signing, Florian Wirtz.
Although Wirtz has endured a difficult start to life in the Premier League, struggling to fully adapt to the physical demands and intensity of English football, he remains one of Europe’s most promising young playmakers.
Alonso is said to be a huge admirer of the German talent, viewing him as a player who could add creativity and balance to Real Madrid’s midfield, something he has been requesting since his arrival.
What about Liverpool?
For their part, Liverpool have always valued Rodrygo’s ability to operate across the frontline, and the Brazilian’s profile perfectly fits the style of football.
The idea of a direct exchange between the two players, therefore, seems mutually beneficial, even if it remains complex from a financial and contractual standpoint.
It is understood that Real Madrid had previously monitored Wirtz during his time in Germany but opted not to proceed due to the high asking price.
Ironically, the same player could now find his way to the Bernabeu through an unexpected route.
While nothing is final yet, the possibility of a Rodrygo–Wirtz swap deal could gain traction in the second half of the season.
Real Madrid opted to renew Antonio Rudiger’s contract this past summer to keep him at the club for one more season.
The 33-year-old veteran defender, though, has not been performing at his best, with physical problems taking their toll and age starting to catch up with him.
As such, the expectation is that Los Blancos will not extend his contract again when his current one expires on 30 June 2027.
Tottenham eye Antonio Rudiger
And, according to reports relayed by AS, Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a free-transfer swoop to sign Rudiger in the summer of next year.
The north London club are understood to be keen on reinforcing their backline next year and see the German defender as an option, given his experience in the Premier League and the fact that he would be available for free in the summer.
So far this season, Rudiger has played only five games for Real Madrid, amounting to a total of 396 minutes.
The 33-year-old has even chipped in with two goals, including the all-important winner in the 4-3 comeback victory over AS Roma on Wednesday night.
Time to move on?
Despite Rudiger being a hugely respected figure in the Real Madrid locker room, he is currently the third-choice centre-back for Jose Mourinho.
After all, summer signing Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen have been preferred by the manager so far in the new season.
Moreover, with Eder Militao set to return imminently after a lengthy injury layoff, Rudiger’s game-time could be impacted further.
Given the situation and factoring in Real Madrid’s plans to sign another centre-back next summer, it is pretty much evident that Rudiger does not feature in the club’s plans for beyond this season.
As such, a separation of ways seems pretty likely when his contract expires, and Tottenham are now positioning themselves as early suitors to sign Rudiger as a free agent in 2027.
Dale
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 pm
Story coming out of Liverpool this morning:
Liverpool are exploring the best way to approach Yasmine Lamal with a view to replacing Mo Salah for next season, the proposal will include a 6 year deal and put him on wages in excess of all but the top two earners at the club. Once this is agreed, the club will then make a proposal to Barcelona which may include a player going in the other direction. This is going to be massive