Rodrygo 'makes decision on future' amid LIV, Arsenal and Hotspur transfer links

Rodrgyo has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League after appearing to be frozen out by Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid, but the Brazilian reportedly believes he can still be a success at the Bernabeu

Real Madrid star Rodrygo has reportedly decided to stay and fight for his place at the Bernabeu this season, despite strong interest from Premier League clubs Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham.

The Brazilian has looked destined for the exit door in the Spanish capital this summer after appearing to fall down the pecking order under boss Xabi Alonso, who benched him for the team's Club World Cup semi-final defeat to PSG.

When asked why he made that decision, Alonso said he needed "different players" for the game, but said he hadn't made a final call about the winger's future yet.

Rodrygo's path to first team football certainly looks challenging, with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius the first choice forwards, while youngsters like Endrick and Gonzalo Garcia will also be pushing for places too.

But according to Spanish outlet AS, Rodrygo is now "banking" on a stay with Madrid, believing he has enough quality to add to Alonso's existing options.

Arsenal looked like frontrunners to sign the winger but have since snapped up Noni Madueke, so a path to the Emirates looks blocked.

Liverpool have also spent plenty of cash this summer - with their summer spending totalling nearly £300m - so it's unlikely they would have the cash to bring in Rodrygo as they focus on a move for £150m-rated Alexander Isak.

And Tottenham already have Brennan Johnson and new signing Mohammed Kudus on the wings, so it doesn't look like they have any room for him either.

The report claims there has been "no signs of a move away" and "no significant offers" from elsewhere, giving Rodrygo little option but to stay put for now.

It says Rodrygo is convinced he can persuade Alonso he fits into his system at the Bernabeu and earn the manager's trust.

AS goes on to claim that Madrid have never pushed him towards the exit door and only would have considered a transfer if they received an offer of £78m or more.

Rodrygo has become a popular figure in Madrid since his £40m move in 2018 as a teenager and he has gone on to play 270 times for the club, scoring 68 times and winning 13 trophies.