Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has expressed admiration for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, who is reportedly close to joining Liverpool.
Liverpool have shifted their transfer focus to Rodrygo after their £120m bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was rejected.
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The Reds remain interested in Isak but are now tracking Rodrygo’s situation closely following developments in Spain and Brazil.
Reports suggest personal terms between Rodrygo and Liverpool may already be informally agreed, though no deal has been finalized yet.
Rodrygo, currently at Real Madrid, is said to be considering staying to fight for his place under Carlo Ancelotti next season.
Merino Backs Rodrygo as Midfielder’s Ideal Teammate
In an interview with El Partidazo de COPE, Merino picked Rodrygo as the Real Madrid player he’d most like to play alongside.
Despite other stars like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham, Merino praised Rodrygo’s vision, movement, and technical ability.
Merino said, “He plays well between the lines, runs into space, and is technically superb. Every midfielder would want a player like him.”
If Liverpool succeed in signing Rodrygo, it would add another world-class talent to their attack—worrying news for Arsenal and rivals alike, reports Express.
As Liverpool continue strengthening under Arne Slot, Merino’s comments reflect how highly Rodrygo is regarded across top Premier League clubs.
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