Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of Real Madrid ace Rodrygo and wanted Liverpool to sign him back in 2017, according to the winger's agent

The Magpies are reportedly at the front of the queue to land the Brazilian star amid claims Real Madrid are ready to cash in

Liverpool were hunting for a winger last month and they got one, but Jurgen Klopp reportedly pulled the plug on another deal.

Klopp wants Liverpool to alleviate a looming issue with the £68m signing of a Brazilian forward, though Real Madrid won't make it easy.

The talented Brazilian winger is regarded as one of world football's top young talents and could have previously joined the Reds

The Reds are long-term admirers of the winger and he could be allowed to leave his current club as part of their fund-raising measures

The Liverpool boss has reportedly "fallen in love" with a Real Madrid star, who could succeed Mohamed Salah if he leaves

Liverpool missed out on the signing of Rodrygo because they didn't offer enough money, according to one of his former coaches.

Manchester United and Liverpool are among the clubs reportedly considering a move for Santos' latest teenage sensation.