Amid the rumors surrounding Marcus Rashford, who is said to have reached a full agreement with FC Barcelona, reports from Brazil claim that the Catalan club has also set its sights on an unexpected figure: Rodrygo Goes, current Real Madrid player. According to UOL Esporte, Barça has allegedly contacted the Brazilian’s representatives to express their interest—an audacious and controversial potential move in the transfer market.

Interest in Rodrygo surprises and shakes the market

The Brazilian outlet reported this Saturday that Barcelona is closely monitoring Rodrygo's situation, despite the fact that the deal for Rashford is already in place, pending a medical. The Real Madrid winger does not yet have a guaranteed role under Xabi Alonso, which has led to speculation about his future with the club.

While no formal negotiations are currently underway, reports indicate that Barça has already made it clear that they are open to talks if the player shows interest in leaving. If this deal were to materialize, it would be a true shocker, especially given the fierce rivalry between Spain’s two biggest clubs.

Rodrygo’s camp has repeatedly expressed his desire to remain at Real Madrid, but his limited role under Alonso, along with growing interest from Premier League clubs, could force him to reconsider. Additionally, the Madrid board would not oppose a departure, provided an offer comes close to the €100 million mark, although they might accept a lower amount depending on how the summer unfolds.

For now, Barcelona’s priority remains Rashford, who excites Hansi Flick with his versatility to play both as a winger and as a central forward. However, Rodrygo’s name is gaining momentum in the South American press and could become one of the summer’s most dramatic transfer sagas.

A potential move of the Brazilian to Barcelona would deal a heavy blow to Madridistas, further intensifying the rivalry between the two clubs. One thing is clear: the transfer window is far from over, and more surprises could be on the way.