

Xabi Alonso and Florentino Perez are unlikely to succeed in their attempt to lure Rodrygo to the Santiago Bernabeu, but Real Madrid has reportedly found one of Europe's rising stars to replace him after Liverpool chose not to sign him after the deal for Alexander Isak.
With interest from Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur in the Real Madrid winger, Rodrygo was one of the most talked-about players during the summer transfer window. In the end, the Brazil international made the decision to remain and compete for a spot in Madrid manager Alonso's squad. The Real Madrid boss thinks that competition would bring out the best in the two Brazil international wingers, therefore he intends to employ Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo on the left flank. Rodrygo is still concerned about his future; if he does not receive enough playing time, the Brazilian star is prepared to quit Real Madrid during the January transfer window.