Rodrygo ‘wants Liverpool transfer with Arsenal move unlikely due to Real Madrid outcast’s demands’

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REAL MADRID ace Rodrygo is reportedly favouring a move to Liverpool over a transfer to Arsenal. The Brazil ace is being eyed by the Premier League giants, who are keen on signing yet more reinforcements before the transfer window closes at the end of the month. GETTYPrem duo Arsenal and Liverpool are both keen on signing Rodrygo from Real Madrid[/caption]GETTYBut the Brazilian is said to prefer a move to Anfield over an Emirates switch[/caption]Play Dream Team now!Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 seasonFree to playOver £100,000 in total prize moneyPlay in Mini Leagues against your matesSubmit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize drawPlay via Dream Team’s app or website today!Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is understood to have begun weighing up a move for Rodrygo before turning his attention to prising Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace‘s clutches.But, according to reports, he could be pipped to the winger’s signature by the Reds.ESPN claim Anfield is the Samba star’s “preferred destination” if he’s to leave the Bernabeu.They also claim Arsenal opted to pursue the signature of Noni Madueke ahead of Rodrygo as the Brazilian’s demands were “too high”.Rodrygo’s reported eagerness to join Liverpool could stem from the fact that the Kop club tried to sign him from Santos the best part of a decade ago.He revealed: “We didn’t close the deal because I didn’t want to. “I wanted to stay at Santos even though the offer was very good.“The pathway they promised me would also have been very good for my career. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN“I was going to finish my studies in England to prepare for European football. “It had always been my dream to play in Europe. “Everything was very good, but my desire spoke louder. I wanted to stay at Santos and make a bit of history at the club.”“And that’s what happened – I was able to fulfil my dream of playing for Santos. “But it’s true, I almost went to Liverpool.”