Rivals in the Spanish La Liga have become 'friends' in the 2025 Summer Transfer Market: Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are destined to mirror each other this season. One side seems to be moving forward by facilitating the “exit operation”; The other is intended to complete his attacking reinforcements to completely challenge all fronts in 2025-26.
But only two teams are not enough – this dynamic needs a third, decisive party: Liverpool van Arne Slot. The Reds have already invested more than $ 233 million in the English market, making them one of the most proactive clubs. And Sporting Director of Liverpool, Richard Hughes, is not ready yet. After the signing sessions of Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez, the former Bournemouth player wants to complete what could be one of Europe's most frightening attacks.
So what connection do Luis Díaz and Rodrygo represent Liverpool and Real Madrid respectively, both under contract until 2027 and 2028?
Let's break it down:
Although the English club recently rejected an $ 78.75 million from Bayern Munich for the Colombian winger, Liverpool still appreciates Díaz at $ 116.64 million, and he remains at Barça's Radar – more appreciated by the Catalan Sporting Director than Marcus Rashford. Although the high asking price of Liverpool is at odds with the financial reality of Barça, Díaz is said to be from Anfield – and Barcelona still has to give him up.
That is where Rodrygo comes in.
Just like Barcelona Díaz Monitors, Liverpool monitors the Brazilian striker. Real Madrid had appreciated Rodrygo on $ 116.64 million, but his overwhelming performance at the Club World Cup raised doubts and made Vrersers alert. Arsenal initially showed interest, but awaiting deals for Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyökkeres – in principle, but not completed – brought the gunners to the side. Then, as reported in As, Liverpool came into the picture.
If Barça Díaz could lure with a considerable offer, Liverpool could use the funds to pursue Rodrygo. That scenario would satisfy everything: Barcelona and Liverpool improve their attacking options, while Real Madrid gets a considerable influx of cash to further finance the Xabi Alonso project, in which they have already invested around $ 198 million.
Some may ask themselves: how can Liverpool, after having spent more than $ 233 million, still afford to offer more than $ 93 million for Hugo Eintracht Frankfurt – and possibly Rodrygo goes? In contrast to Díaz, Darwin Núñez is considered available. After paying nearly $ 105 million for the Uruguayan, the Reds are not inclined to load their only pure '9'. But if they succeed in selling Díaz and Núñez for high costs, the idea to add Ekitike and Rodrygo will be much less far -fetched under the command of Arne Slot.