Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has said he is counting on Rodrygo amid links to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. After playing a bit-part role at the Club World Cup earlier in the summer, the Brazilian continues to be linked with a Santiago Bernabeu exit before the transfer window closes.

Manchester City have been linked with a move for Rodrygo as a replacement for Savinho, who could be sold to Tottenham, while Liverpool has also been linked with the Brazilian

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has spoken out on Rodrygo's position in the Spanish capital after a summer of speculation over the Brazilian with the forward uncertain of a role this season