Liverpool was urged to bid an additional £26 million after the initial offer in order to sign a £202,000 Real Madrid player.

Liverpool has been given a financial reality check in their pursuit of Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes, with reports from Sport indicating that they’ll need to fork out approximately £126m to secure his services this summer.

Since his move from Santos to Real Madrid in 2019, the 23-year-old has flourished, but the recent arrivals of Kylian Mbappe and Endrick have cast doubt on his future at the Spanish club, sparking interest from Liverpool. Liverpool make Rodrygo one of top transfer targets with Real Madrid 'willing to listen to offers around £68m' | The Sun

Although Liverpool initially tabled a bid of £100m, Real Madrid swiftly rejected it, holding firm for a figure closer to £126m (£150m). Liverpool may need to significantly raise their offer to entice the Brazilian forward to Anfield.

Rodrygo currently earns around £202,000 per week, and it’s anticipated that he’ll seek a salary boost to join Arne Slot’s squad, adding to the financial challenge facing Liverpool in securing his signature. How Rodrygo's Movements Without the Ball Became Critical for Real Madrid's Success • Hudl Blog

While Rodrygo’s versatility and top-level performances make him an appealing target for Liverpool, the club’s cautious spending habits could pose a hurdle in meeting Real Madrid’s valuation without negotiation. Unless Real Madrid lowers their asking price, Liverpool’s prospects of striking a deal remain uncertain.