Liverpool and Manchester City among 5 Premier League clubs keen on signing Rodrygo from Real Madrid: Reports

According to Diario AS, Liverpool are among the five Premier League clubs keen to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo this summer. As Los Blancos prepare to enter a new era following Carlo Ancelotti's impending departure, the 24-year-old Brazilian's future at Santiago Bernabeu remains uncertain. The Reds will compete with Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United to secure the Los Blancos star's signature.

Rodrygo joined the club in July 2019 from Brazilian outfit Santos for a reported €45 million fee. He has played 267 games for the Los Blancos, scoring 68 times and providing 50 assists. The right-winger has helped the storied Spanish club win two UEFA Champions Leagues, three LaLiga titles, the Club World Cup, three Supercopas de España, and one Copa del Rey.

The 24-year-old is reportedly unhappy at being sidelined in favor of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham in the Spanish capital and is keen to take up a new challenge.

Rodrygo has bagged 13 goals and 10 assists in 50 appearances across 3290 minutes for Real Madrid this season. He is contracted with the recently dethroned Spanish champions until the summer of 2028. Liverpool would hope that the versatile forward, capable of playing in all three positions in the attacking line, helps them retain the Premier League title in the next campaign.

Real Madrid set to battle Liverpool for Premier League star - Reports

According to a report by The Daily Mail, Real Madrid will battle Liverpool for Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton's services in the summer. The English midfielder has been impressive since he arrived in South London from Blackburn Rovers in February 2024. The 21-year-old has even drawn comparisons to Los Blancos legend Toni Kroos.

Wharton is known for his ability to dictate play from deep. He has reportedly been scouted by the Spanish giants since the start of 2025. The youngster has played 42 games for Crystal Palace and provided five assists since his arrival last year.

Crystal Palace are expected to demand a massive fee for the talented midfielder. Real Madrid and Liverpool could be asked to pay £60 million for Wharton's services. His contract with the Eagles runs until the summer of 2029, giving them negotiation leverage.

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Patrick is a European and international football journalist at Sportskeeda covering news and transfer rumors. A Business Administration graduate with a professional experience of 10 years, one of his earliest childhood memories is watching Calabar Rovers play at the U.J. Esuene Stadium with his father, with whom, he connects with, discussing the beautiful game.

Patrick’s favorite team is Manchester United for their unparallelled legacy and success in the game. He is a big admirer of Michael Carrick and his ‘smooth’ style of play back in the days. His favorite manager is Jose Mourinho, who according to him, brought a ‘swagger’ to football with his unique managerial style. Robin van Persie’s title-winning volley against Aston Villa for the 2013 PL triumph is etched in his memory forever.

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When not covering football, Patrick loves reading, writing poems and short stories, and spend time with his dog Lana.

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