Tottenham Hotspur have been alerted to Real Madrid winger Rodrygo’s potential availability in January following their strong interest in the summer, journalist Graeme Bailey has claimed.
The North London side may reportedly be presented with an opportunity to pursue the Brazil international at the turn of the year, as Rodrygo is once again considering his future in the Spanish capital.
While he was persuaded to stay and fight for his place under new Real manager Xabi Alonso, the 24-year-old has started just three games in all competitions this term, registering a total of 327 minutes.
With the likes of Franco Mastantuono and Arda Guler above him in Alonso’s pecking order, Rodrygo reportedly accepts that his long-term future may lie away from Real, although it remains to be seen whether Los Blancos would entertain his departure as soon as January.
Rodrygo Eyeing Real Madrid Departure
According to Bailey, while Alonso is happy to keep Rodrygo at the club, the Spanish manager has little intention of changing the Brazilian’s role within his squad.
As a result, Tottenham have been alerted to the 24-year-old’s potential availability in January via intermediaries after registering a strong interest in Rodrygo this summer.
Several other European clubs have also been made aware of Rodrygo’s uncertain future in Madrid, where he is under contract until the summer of 2028.
Rodrygo - described as a 'world-class superstar' by former teammate Luka Modric - joined Real from Brazilian side Santos in June 2019 and has lifted 13 major trophies during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu, including two Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles.
The £345,000-a-week Brazilian forward has made 281 appearances in the Spanish capital, scoring 68 goals and providing 53 assists.
Rodrygo has yet to score for Real this season in 11 appearances across all competitions, with his last goal coming in March in the 2-1 win over Atletico in the Champions League.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Rodrygo scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in 54 appearances for Real last season.
The summer transfer window saw Tottenham spend heavily on reinforcements up front, with Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani joining.
Simons has endured a difficult start to life at the club, registering no goals and just one assist in his first 12 appearances under Thomas Frank.
The North London side are fifth in the Premier League after 10 games and next take on Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday before hosting Manchester United on Saturday.