Liverpool plans record bid for Rodrygo to replace Salah

Liverpool plans to make a record bid for Rodrygo, a forward from Real Madrid, as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah. Salah has been a star player for Liverpool, scoring 243 goals since joining the club. However, his contract is expiring in June, and negotiations for a new deal have not yet been reached. There is a chance that he might leave the club at the end of the season. Reports suggest Liverpool is prepared to offer €120 million (£100.4 million, $130 million) for Rodrygo. This would make him the most expensive player in Liverpool's history, surpassing the current record set by Darwin Nunez. Liverpool believes Rodrygo could effectively fill Salah's role. Despite interest from Liverpool and Manchester City, Rodrygo, who has performed exceptionally well this season, prefers to stay with Real Madrid. He has won multiple titles with the club and wishes to build his legacy there. Real Madrid’s president sees Rodrygo as a crucial part of the team and is not open to selling him, even for a large sum. Additionally, Liverpool is looking for new defenders, particularly with Virgil van Dijk's contract also ending soon. They are interested in Stefan de Vrij, who could become a free agent, and Chelsea’s Levi Colwill. Meanwhile, there are reports that Barcelona may try to sign Salah on a free transfer this summer.