Liverpool’s current transfer priority appears to be sorting out a new No9. Hugo Ekitike is now very much in play as Richard Hughes plots an upgrade for Darwin Nunez. The Reds have also managed to

Liverpool's Rodrygo pursuit is one step closer after the latest update. It's a transfer season with plenty of moving and fastly developing sagas. Liverpool have been at the thick of the action,

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According to Diario AS, Liverpool are now making a serious push for the Brazilian forward, with a club representative expected to travel to Madrid soon to begin official talks. Real Madrid are said to be asking for nearly €100 million, and Liverpool appear to be leading the race.

Liverpool hold a strong interest in Alexander Isak and have informed Newcastle of their intent to sign him, and if they can't get him they could move for Magpies target Hugo Ekitike

Newcastle are refusing to sell their star striker, and with Arsenal no longer an option, the Reds could well be the likeliest side to sign Rodrygo, who is valued at €90 million (£77m). It remains to be seen, however, if Liverpool will still consider a move for Rodrygo even if they sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Liverpool are making headlines again, this time by overtaking Arsenal in the pursuit of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, as reported by AS. The Reds, now front-runners in the race, are pushing hard to secure the Brazilian international as a potential replacement for Luis Diaz, who has expressed a desire to leave Anfield this summer.

Rodrygo could depart for an estimated fee of €100 million, though negotiations with Real Madrid are expected to be extensive, as most clubs in European football are aware that Los Blancos are actively planning to sell him.