The summer transfer market is heating up and rumors about Real Madrid keep growing. Among all of them, one name is making the rounds and causing surprise: Rodrygo Goes. What once seemed impossible is now on the table, and everything seems to depend on Liverpool.
Premier league steps up
If any league is making moves with more determination this season, it's the Premier League. English clubs are going all out to plan for the 2025-2026 season. It's not just about signings; it's a race to build teams that will dominate Europe, with Luis Díaz and Rodrygo Goes at the center of the storm.
But they're not the only ones. Alexander Isak, Newcastle's striker, is also stirring passions, and his departure could have a domino effect on several clubs, including Real Madrid.
Liverpool's plan and interest in Isak
Liverpool, with Arne Slot in charge, isn't satisfied with just aiming for the Premier League. The English team wants to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy again. For that, they're making bold moves; after signing Florian Wirtz, they're looking to further strengthen their attack.
This is where Alexander Isak comes in. Newcastle knows it could lose its star, and to fill that possible gap, it has its eye on Rodrygo Goes. The Magpies' idea is clear: if they lose Isak, Rodrygo could be his replacement.
Newcastle puts a big offer on the table
According to various sources, Newcastle would be willing to pay up to €70 million ($70 million) for the Brazilian. That's a figure that can't be taken lightly. The problem for them is that they're not alone in this race.
Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and of course, Liverpool have also shown interest in Rodrygo. Three top-level clubs that recognize the Brazilian's talent and potential, something that doesn't seem to fully fit into Xabi Alonso's plans at Madrid.
Real Madrid must decide quickly
The situation puts Florentino Pérez at a crossroads. Sell or keep Rodrygo? The offer is attractive, and if they accept it, Madrid could invest in strengthening the midfield and defense.
For now, the future of the "11" in white is in Liverpool's hands, which could be the key player in this story. If the Reds manage to close the signing of Isak, they'll open the door for Newcastle to go all in for Rodrygo.
What now?
What seemed like a fixed destination for Rodrygo could change radically. After not being counted on by Xabi Alonso, he could now become a key piece for another European giant. The market is open, offers are coming in, and decisions, though difficult, will have to be made soon.
For fans, all that's left is to wait and enjoy the spectacle that soccer always offers in the summer. Because this story still has many chapters left to be written.