Liverpool’s Premier League bid hinges on City’s Rodri sale

Liverpool’s main goal this summer is to win the Premier League, a target made urgent by recent setbacks, and the club believes that Manchester City selling Rodri to Real Madrid could unlock that ambition, as the Reds need the City club to do them a favour.

A midfield upgrade has been identified as essential after Arne Slot’s complete overhaul failed to deliver the expected dominance. The overhaul also saw Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo deployed in roles that did not maximise their strengths, contributing minimally to the Reds’ attack. Salah’s departure and the appointment of Andoni Iraola as manager mark a new era for Liverpool.

Liverpool’s current midfield trio of Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch is individually impressive, yet only Szoboszlai proved his worth during the 2025‑26 season. Mac Allister and Gravenberch have yet to consistently meet expectations.

Eduardo Camavinga, the versatile 23‑year‑old Real Madrid midfielder, is linked with Liverpool as a potential solution to the midfield gap. His move could materialise if Manchester City sells Rodri to Real Madrid, which Liverpool view as the most plausible way to strengthen their midfield.

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Ekrem Konur wrote, “Chelsea are interested in Eduardo Camavinga, but the French midfielder does not want to leave and has rejected all approaches.” He added that a Rodri sale to Real Madrid could make a Camavinga departure possible.

If Liverpool secure Camavinga, they will add a versatile midfielder capable of playing multiple roles, bolstering their chances to challenge for the Premier League title. At 23, he would be among the youngest midfield acquisitions Liverpool have pursued this window.

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The Reds’ fortunes now hinge on Manchester City doing them a favour by completing the Rodri transfer to Real Madrid.

Liverpool must complete further transfers before the season properly begins, with the midfield upgrade remaining a priority. However, the success of any Camavinga deal depends on both Manchester City’s willingness to sell Rodri and the French midfielder’s desire to leave Real Madrid.