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'I think that Rodrygo would do very well in the Premier League - he's an excellent player. I heard one or two things that maybe last year one or two English clubs were chasing him' England icon says Real Madrid winger would suit Arsenal or Liverpool move

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Does Rodrygo's move to the Premier League have legs after all?

Rodrygo has been linked with a move to the Premier League over the past week
Rodrygo has been linked with a move to the Premier League over the past week (Image credit: Getty Images)

Does Rodrygo have a future in the Premier League?

The 24-year-old forward, who has been subject to rumours over a proposed move to Liverpool or Arsenal this summer, could soon be on his way out of Madrid, with Xabi Alonso soon set to shake things up.

But where could he go, and which team in England would suit his electric wing play and dazzling footwork? One former Three Lions hero seems to have all the answers...

England icon says Rodrygo would be well suited to Premier League football

Liverpool target Rodrygo of Real Madrid celebrates his assist at the 3-3 during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Real Madrid v Real Sociedad at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 1, 2025 in Madrid Spain

Liverpool target Rodrygo of Real Madrid could be on the move this summer (Image credit: Maria Gracia Jimenez/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Despite having made 50 appearances for Los Blancos this season, scoring 13 goals, Rordygo's future appears in limbo over claims he and striker Kylian Mbappe have come to blows.

It is no secret that the Brazil international would have suitors far and wide, but with a small frame, could he quickly adapt to the fast-paced nature of the Premier League?

Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo are said to have come to blows in Spain

Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo are said to have come to blows in Spain (Image credit: Getty Images)

"I think that Rodrygo would do very well in the Premier League - he's an excellent player," said Alan Shearer via Betfair. "I heard one or two things that maybe last year one or two English clubs were chasing him.

"If that is the case, that he’s not happy at Real Madrid, then there won't be a shortage of offers for him to come and play in the Premier League. I think that there would be two or three clubs who would try and get him.

"I would possibly say Newcastle could be one of those clubs, but that all depends on whether or not he could do it in the Premier League. Could he do it for Newcastle? Yeah, absolutely.

"That all depends on the finances and the deal that's there. I wouldn't put it past them to have a look and whether that would work or not. I don't know his personal situation, but I'm pretty sure that there would be two or three clubs chasing him. Bruno Guimaraes will know him very well and if it were to be the case, I'm sure that he would speak to him."

It seems for now Rodrygo is relatively happy in Spain

Rodrygo is at a critical point in his career (Image credit: Getty Images)

In FourFourTwo's view, Rodrygo would perhaps bring some of that much-needed spark back to the English game that has seemingly been lacking in recent years.

The 24-year-old is a generational talent, and we would love to see him turn out for Newcastle United. He is exactly the kind of player Eddie Howe would love to have!

Matthew Holt
Matthew Holt

Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.