Rodrygo Rejects Tottenham as he awaits potential Liverpool move

Rodrygo is a name making headlines again this summer, but not just for his performances at Real Madrid.

The Brazilian winger is now at the center of a growing transfer story. With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. ahead of him in the lineup, Rodrygo is struggling to get regular minutes at Madrid. Naturally, he’s considering his next step.

Tottenham Hotspur quickly showed interest. They approached Real Madrid to ask about a potential transfer, hoping to bring Rodrygo to North London. Spurs, under new manager Thomas Frank, are building something ambitious and have already spent €150 million this summer. Their new signings include Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, and Kevin Danso. They clearly want one more attacking spark—and Rodrygo fits the bill.

But here’s the twist: Rodrygo isn’t interested in joining Tottenham. He doesn’t see them as a step up in his career. In fact, sources say he’d only consider leaving Madrid for a club bigger than Spurs—an elite-level team. So, while Spurs made the first move, talks have gone quiet.

That leaves the door open for Liverpool. While the Reds haven’t made a formal move yet, they’re going through some big changes. Luis Diaz is on his way to Bayern Munich, and other attackers like Darwin Núñez and Federico Chiesa are also expected to leave. Diogo Jota’s tragic passing has further deepened the need for new forwards.

Liverpool recently signed Hugo Ekitike, but they’re not done yet. They’re chasing Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Lyon’s young talent Malick Fofana. Rodrygo is definitely on their radar, but they’re being careful. If they land Isak, Rodrygo might no longer be a priority. But if that deal falls through, he becomes one of the best options left.

Rodrygo himself seems to be waiting. He’s not rushing into anything. While he hasn’t ruled out Tottenham completely, it’s clear he’s hoping Liverpool make a move. At the moment, though, no formal negotiations are happening with either English club.

The whole situation feels like a quiet standoff. Spurs are keen and ready to negotiate. Liverpool are circling, but focused elsewhere. And Rodrygo? He’s sitting tight, waiting for the right call—one that matches both his ambition and his talent.

As things stand, don’t expect a quick decision.
But once Liverpool finalizes their plans, Rodrygo’s next move might become much clearer.