{"id":11813,"date":"2025-07-21T01:40:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T01:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/11813\/"},"modified":"2025-07-21T01:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T01:40:08","slug":"liverpool-braced-for-real-madrid-lowball-as-rodrygo-transfer-talks-gain-momentum-football-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/11813\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool braced for Real Madrid ‘lowball’ as Rodrygo transfer talks gain momentum | Football | Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"

A ‘lowball offer’ could soon arrive on the table, according to Football Insider<\/a>, with Liverpool<\/a> not in the strongest position to negotiate. Konate is entering the final year of his contract, meaning he is on course to become a free agent next summer.<\/p>\n

Real Madrid would reportedly prefer to sign the Frenchman this summer, rather than waiting until his deal expires. As a result, they are said to be plotting a \u00a325m bid in the knowledge that Liverpool<\/a> could reluctantly be forced to cash in.<\/p>\n

Those in power at Anfield might have to take what they can get unless a miracle breakthrough is reached in talks over a new contract. If they refuse to sell, Real Madrid could simply wait until next year and sign Konate on a free transfer.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, it has been claimed that Liverpool<\/a> are pressing ahead in talks over a move for Rodrygo. His immediate future is up in the air, with rumours of a Premier League switch gaining plenty of traction.<\/p>\n

According to AS<\/a>, the winger has been identified as a priority target by Liverpool<\/a>. They reportedly want him to become their new ‘star forward’, playing alongside Mohamed Salah<\/a> and Hugo Ekitike as part of a formidable attacking trio.<\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso has maintained that he is yet to decide what the future holds for Rodrygo, but there is rarely smoke without fire. He has also been linked with a potential move to Arsenal<\/a>, which suggests Liverpool<\/a> will need to act quickly to snap him up.<\/p>\n

Rodrygo prefers to play on the left flank, making him a like-for-like replacement for Luis Diaz. The latter is eager to leave Anfield this summer and has been heavily linked with Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n

A move for Rodrygo will certainly not come cheap, with Real Madrid said to be demanding a transfer fee in excess of \u00a380m. Liverpool<\/a> could decide to use Konate as a bargaining chip to reduce that figure in a move which could suit all parties.<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen how the situation will play out in the coming weeks, with plenty of time left for both deals to be done.<\/p>\n

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