Rodrygo is 'heading to the Premier League' after being left on the bench for Real Madrid's La Liga opener, with two giants battling for his signature.

FSG CEO of Football Michael Edwards has a long-standing admiration for Rodrygo, having first attempted to sign him from Santos in 2017 when the player was just a teenager. And it seems Liverpool could be in a position to finally land the Brazilian.

Many Premier League clubs are in a race against time to wrap up their final additions ahead of transfer deadline day on 1 September

Liverpool's rivals have reportedly withdrawn from pursuing transfer target Rodrygo, handing the Reds a chance to sign Real Madrid's Brazilian star at the second time of asking

The agent to Real Madrid forward, Rodrygo Goes, has travelled to the UK for negotiations. He will hold talks with both Liverpool and Manchester City while

Latest Liverpool transfer news including updates on Alexander Isak, Rodrygo, Federico Chiesa and Ibrahima Konate

According to Diario AS, Real Madrid’s interest may hinge on Liverpool lowering their asking price. The Spanish club reportedly values Konaté at €20 million to €25 million, while Liverpool are holding out for closer to €50 million. Konaté is reportedly open to a move, but Real Madrid may wait until 2026, when he could leave on a free transfer.

Liverpool risk losing summer transfer target Rodrygo to rivals Manchester City if a certain sale goes through, and Federico Chiesa could have a major role to play in the saga