Real Madrid has reportedly consented to a swap deal involving the ‘underperforming’ Liverpool player, aiming to secure a long-desired target for the Reds.
Real Madrid is prepared to trade a key player in a swap arrangement with Liverpool.
According to reports from Spain, Real Madrid is considering a swap deal that includes Rodrygo, with Xabi Alonso ready to ‘facilitate’ the transfer of one of Liverpool’s summer acquisitions.
Reports indicate that Real Madrid has ‘agreed’ to exchange long-time Liverpool transfer target Rodrygo for the struggling Reds player Florian Wirtz.
Liverpool started the new season strongly, winning their first five Premier League matches, but a challenging month caused them to lose their lead.
The Reds suffered four consecutive Premier League defeats, allowing Arsenal to take control of the title race, with the Gunners now eight points ahead of Liverpool, who are in third place. However, Arne Slot’s team has the opportunity to narrow that gap when they play against Manchester City on Sunday.
Recently, the Reds have regained their momentum with victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid, instilling hope in Liverpool supporters for the remainder of the season.
One position that has notably underperformed is midfield, with German international Wirtz joining the squad following a significant transfer from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer.
Spanish outlet Defensa Central now reports that Real Madrid is interested in negotiating a deal to acquire Wirtz from Liverpool in the near future.
The La Liga leaders have ‘agreed to swap’ Rodrygo for Wirtz, as the Brazilian winger has been a ‘long-term target for the English club’.
It is believed that while this operation may not be straightforward, both parties are open to the concept after Real Madrid opted out of signing Wirtz in the summer due to the high transfer fee.
The report states: ‘Had Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid taken a chance on him, Florian Wirtz would have eagerly joined the Merengues. Although he doesn’t regret his decision to move to Liverpool, which he considers a positive step, he is struggling to adapt to the Premier League. The initial months have proven to be more challenging than he anticipated, but he is gradually finding his footing. ‘
In discussing Wirtz’s early experiences at Liverpool, former England international Chris Waddle shared with BestBettingSites.com: “I’ve been following Wirtz for several years, and he’s an exceptional talent, yet he’s currently facing significant difficulties. He’s also not performing well for Germany, and they are having a tough time in World Cup qualifying.
“They have structured the team around him, but things aren’t quite clicking. Nevertheless, his talent is undeniable. He excelled at Leverkusen, but his confidence may be waning while the expectations remain extremely high.
“Many overlook that he is just 21 years old, and transitioning to the Premier League is no easy feat. In Germany, he had more time on the ball, whereas now the pace is relentless. He must adapt quickly, and we cannot ascertain how smoothly he is adjusting to his new life off the pitch. If people exercise patience, he will be alright.
“I had a terrible start at Marseille; for months, my signing and price tag were questioned, but then everything fell into place. I became ‘Magic Chris,’ but prior to that, I faced heavy criticism. He simply needs to relax and acclimate to a more physical league.
