According to recent reports, Rodrygo is now "banking" on staying with Madrid. He has not expressed any interest in leaving the club, despite being limited in his involvement during the Club World Cup under new manager Xabi Alonso. Alonso used Rodrygo just once in his starting lineup during the tournament, leading to speculation about a potential move to a Premier League club.

However, Bayern Munich have since signed Luis Diaz from Liverpool, leaving a gap for Rodrygo that he doesn't appear to be interested in filling. With a month to go before the transfer window closes, the situation could still change. Sources suggest that if Rodrygo does depart the club, the Premier League would be an ideal destination.

Madrid view a potential Rodrygo exit as an opportunity to fund defensive reinforcements and may force a sale to free up finances to invest elsewhere. Rodrygo's current contract with the club runs through to June 2028, and Madrid have not pushed him towards the exit door so far. However, this could change as the season approaches and Alonso studies his team for weaknesses that may need to be addressed through new signings.