Liverpool ready to battle Arsenal for €100m Rodrygo as transfer talks planned with Real Madrid winger's representatives

Liverpool have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Real Madrid winger Rodrygo. The Brazil international has been linked with a move out of Santiago Bernabeu this summer after seeing his game time reduced under new manager Xabi Alonso. The Reds are looking for an attacker to further bolster their Premier League-winning squad ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

Liverpool ready to battle Arsenal for €100m Rodrygo as transfer talks planned with Real Madrid winger's representativesLiverpool ready to battle Arsenal for €100m Rodrygo as transfer talks planned with Real Madrid winger's representativesLiverpool ready to battle Arsenal for €100m Rodrygo as transfer talks planned with Real Madrid winger's representatives

Per AS the English champions are the latest club to join the transfer race to sign Rodrygo from Madrid this summer. Arsenal were being considered as one of the favourites to secure a move for the winger, however, the Gunners are now likely to face stiff competition from their rivals.

Liverpool, who have had a busy summer transfer window, are now prioritising signing an attacker. Players like Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike are on their shortlist, while they are also reportedly considering a shock swoop for Manchester outcast Marcus Rashford.

Los Blancos have reportedly set a massive €100 million (£86m/$106m) price tag on Rodrygo, with also thought to be weighing up a move for the international.

Slot’s Liverpool side are scheduled to travel to Asia for their pre-season tour and will face in Hong Kong on July 26, before taking on Yokohama F. Marinos four days later in . It remains to be seen if they can finalise a deal for a new forward before jetting off for their pre-season preparations.