Liverpool’s interest in Rodrygo Silva de Goes goes back a long way. They have shown more interest in the Real player than any other club. They are fully aware on Merseyside that he is happy in the Spanish capital but hope it will not be difficult to tempt him away.

To convince him, Liverpool intends to make him the undisputed leader of the team, something that could never happen at Real given the likes of Mbappé, Vinicius and Bellingham.

Rodrygo is a key part of Ancelotti’s squad because of his quality, his ability to run past defenders and his versatility. Rodrygo seemed to put an end to the months-long controversy surrounding his future. Yet there are still doubts in his mind.

The Brazilian just signed a new contract until 2029 and has a €1 billion release clause. The player is currently valued at around €110 million, a figure that is not insignificant should a serious proposal be put on the table.

Anything could happen with Rodrygo. For Florentino, almost no-one is indispensable in this Real team that is overflowing with attacking talent…