The latest rumors from the football world suggest that Real Madrid could have their eye on Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino at the end of the season. After turning down a new contract offer, the Brazilian is expected to leave Anfield and become a free agent, which could make him hot on the transfer market.
According to the latest reports of ‘El Nacional’, Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, has been informed about Firmino’s situation and could be considering an offer for the player. However, manager Carlo Ancelotti is already sure to count on Karim Benzema as the main striker for next season, even if the Frenchman’s contract also expires.
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Football watchers suggest there is little choice in the forward market for Real Madrid as the players are either too expensive or not performing well enough. The club’s past mistakes, such as that of Luka Jovic, could also prompt the president of Real to be cautious.
However, Real Madrid are also planning to go all out on young Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, who is considered one of the most promising players in the Bundesliga. Borussia are reportedly asking for more than £100million for the Englishman which could affect the club’s resources for further transfers.
Firmino, who has scored 109 goals for Liverpool since joining from Hoffenheim in 2015, has won every title under Jürgen Klopp. He has formed a formidable attacking trio with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, but his playing time has been limited this season due to the arrival of other quality players.
Despite this, Firmino remains Liverpool’s second top scorer in the Premier League with nine, including a decisive goal against Arsenal on the last match. Ultimately, it’s clear that the player would be a prime reinforcement for Real Madrid, but it remains to be seen if they can match the other top European clubs for his services.
