Liverpool has moved heaven and earth to ensure that Trent Alexander-Arnold gets Real Madrid out of his head. However, the best full-back in the world insists that he doesn’t want to stay at Anfield and wishes to wear white. Liverpool has reacted.
Liverpool prepares its revenge against Real Madrid
Liverpool, which as a club-state has no economic problems, is willing to compensate for Alexander-Arnold’s departure with big-money signings that will consolidate it among the most powerful clubs on the planet.
At Anfield, they have developed a taste for winning: Leaders in the Premier League and the Champions League. They will do everything possible to ensure that Arnold’s departure doesn’t weaken the potential of the red team.
They are preparing their revenge as a cold dish. They consider Real Madrid a direct rival in their interests and are working on a strong reply to the loss of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The target is Real Madrid’s Brazilian star Rodrygo. They know that at Real Madrid he doesn’t have the prominence that a figure of his characteristics requires.
They also know that Vinícius, Mbappé, and Bellingham overshadow him and push him out of the spotlight. They want to take advantage of his supposed discontent to give him the reins of leadership at Anfield.
They reserve Salah’s starring role for him
In addition to losing Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool will also lose its flagship, Mohamed Salah, and they are looking for a reliable replacement. They are convinced that Rodrygo can step up and become the franchise player for the Reds.
They offer him a return to the spotlight that is denied to him at Bernabéu, aware of his value. They also understand that his play style would fully adapt to the dynamics of the Premier League.
They won’t spare any expense. Obviously, they won’t pay the 1,000 million euros (approximately 1.1 billion dollars) of his deterrent release clause, but they hope to convince the player to force his exit. Then they could settle the negotiation with a figure close to 200 million euros (approximately 220 million dollars).
In Liverpool, they know that Real Madrid won’t retain a player against his will if he wants to leave. They will focus their strategy there: the player must request his departure to pressure the club and force them to sell.
They trust in the player’s pressure
That is Liverpool’s goal. It remains to be seen if Rodrygo will accept to play that role with everything he has experienced at Real Madrid.
Rodrygo has a contract until 2028 and a salary of 12.5 million euros (approximately 13.75 million dollars). Above Bellingham and well below Vinícius.
Liverpool is willing to offer him 20 million annually to finally convince him. They would present Florentino Pérez with 180 million for the transfer (approximately 198 million dollars).
Rodrygo is Arne Slot’s favorite to fill Salah’s spot, but Real Madrid is calm.Rodrygo is happy at Real Madrid, plays regularly, and nothing indicates that he might have any problem that would invite him to leave.
It wouldn’t be a drama for Real Madrid
In any case, if the operation materializes, something that remains to be seen, it would be curious that Real Madrid acquires a Liverpool star at zero cost, and the English club has to pay 180 million for another player from the white club.
Nobody at Real Madrid wants Rodrygo to leave, but it is also true that it wouldn’t be a catastrophe. In his position, Brahim, Arda Güler, and Endrick can play. That also encourages the English.
