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Los Blancos have their sights set on acquiring Ibrahima Konaté, potentially pushing two Champions League winners out the door.
An earlier report from Sports Zone suggested that Real Madrid no longer sees Rodrygo as untouchable. His representatives have reportedly held talks with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool. Meanwhile, PSG remains interested but is taking a more cautious approach.
Liverpool have reportedly identified RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa as an alternative to replace Luis Diaz if they are unable to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is looking to cash in on one of the team's stars, but is worried Real Madrid may pounce.
PSG’s involvement in the Rodrygo situation remains unclear. According to Foot Mercato’s Josué Cassé, the Brazilian forward is not currently a target for the French club, pushing back on a report from Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, who noted that Tottenham Hotspur are also not pursuing him.
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Liverpool spent much of their 2024–25 Premier League -winning campaign with contract talks making the headlines. But while the Reds eventually locked down Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, they bid farewell to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real Madrid.
While leaving Liverpool came at some cost, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Real Madrid switch provides an opportunity to transform his already successful brand.