With a week left in the transfer window, Liverpool must act quickly if they are to add further reinforcements, and they could still go back in for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who has been known to play off the left. It is understood, too, that Arne Slot is keen to add depth at centre-back.

Rodrygo has been linked with a potential departure, and head coach Xabi Alonso made a final statement on the player's future at Real Madrid. Rodrygo has become one of the hottest topics of the 2025 summer transfer window following reports linking him with a move away from Real Madrid after slipping down the pecking order.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Xabi Alonso ‘Grants Surprise Rodrygo Request’ Over Real Madrid Future. Rodrygo is expected to earn some minutes for Real Madrid in Sunday’s meeting with Real Oviedo after speaking with manager Xabi Alonso about his role in the team, a report has claimed.