According to a report from Liverpool Echo, as the ongoing transfer rumor mill keeps buzzing, reports in Spain suggest that Rodrygo of Real Madrid has been identified as the “perfect successor” to Mohamed Salah.
Rodrygo’s Decent Run Of Form In Spanish Football
Rodrygo is enjoying a decent campaign at the Madrid club recently after he produced a series of influential performances for them on the attacking end of the field. The 22-year-old has found the back of the net once in six appearances for Los Blancos this season across all competitions.
The Brazilian sensation has been a menace for the opposition based on his average of 4.2 shots, 1.2 key passes and 2.4 dribbles per 90 minutes in La Liga. He has even been accurate when distributing the ball in the opponent’s half after completing 87.1% of his attempted passes in the Spanish top flight (stats via whoscored).
His existing contract with Los Blancos is set to conclude in the summer of 2025. Consequently, Liverpool may need to present a substantial financial package to acquire his services next summer.
Will Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Move In For Him Next Summer?
Rodrygo possesses the ability to carve out space for himself, enabling him to take goal-scoring opportunities. His remarkable pace makes him a constant threat to opposition defenders, and he exhibits a keen eye for delivering decisive passes in the final third.
While primarily deployed as a right-winger, the Brazilian talent is versatile enough to operate as a center-forward or on the left flank if necessary.
Bringing Rodrygo into the fold would undoubtedly infuse more speed and goal-scoring potential into Jurgen Klopp’s attacking lineup at Liverpool. He has the quality to become a formidable attacking force for the Merseyside club. However, whether he can serve as a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah raises questions, given the Premier League’s heightened physical demands compared to La Liga.
Nevertheless, at the age of 22, Rodrygo boasts a promising future, making him a suitable fit for Liverpool. Therefore, the Reds should explore all avenues to secure his move to the English capital before the close of the current transfer window.
