Rodrygo has already explained reason behind Liverpool rejection amid fresh transfer links

Rodrygo has already explained reason behind Liverpool rejection amid fresh transfer links

Latest Liverpool transfer news as the Reds have been credited with interest in Real Madrid star Rodrygo

Liverpool are reportedly interested in Real Madrid forward Rodrygo. (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images )

Liverpool have reportedly reignited their interest in Real Madrid star Rodrygo. Arne Slot's side have been active in the transfer window as they looked to waste no time in bolstering their squad ahead of their Premier League title defence.

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Florian Wirtz broke the British transfer record when Liverpool signed him from Bayer Leverkusen while Jeremie Frimpong also joined from Die Werkself. Milos Kerkez made the move from top-flight rivals Bournemouth after establishing himself as one of the most exciting left-back's in Europe.

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The Reds have identified a new number nine addition as their next priority for this summer with Hugo Ekitike and Newcastle United star Alexander Isak top of the list of targets.

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Liverpool are stepping up their attempts to land the Sweden international but face a tough process to lure him from the North East with Newcastle United steadfast that he is not for sale.

Luis Diaz, on the other hand, faces an uncertain future after Bayern Munich intensified their pursuit of the Colombian.

As a result, reports emerged that the Reds were looking to add reinforcements in wide areas.

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Reporter Sacha Tavolieri claimed that Liverpool have expressed a formal interest in Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, but no formal offer had been made.

It was suggested that the Reds appreciate the 24-year-old, who has been the topic of speculation over his future in Madrid. Rodrygo failed to break into Xabi Alonso's first-team plans, with Arda Guler preferred during their Club World Cup campaign.

Arsenal have also been credited with interest for the attacker but Liverpool are also claimed to be suitors.

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However, the Reds have already looked to land the Brazilian in the past but saw their efforts fail, despite an intervention from Jurgen Klopp.

"We didn’t close the deal because I didn’t want to. I wanted to stay at Santos even though the offer was very good," Rodrygo explained about the failed 2017 move.

"The pathway they promised me would also have been very good for my career.

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"I was going to finish my studies in England to prepare for European football. It had always been my dream to play in Europe.

"Everything was very good, but my desire spoke louder.

"I wanted to stay at Santos and make a bit of history at the club. And that’s what happened: I was able to fulfil my dream of playing for Santos.

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"But it’s true, I almost went to Liverpool."

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