Tottenham Hotspur are emerging as the strongest contenders to sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes, with fresh insider claims suggesting the Premier League could be his next destination if he decides to leave Spain.
The Brazilian star has struggled for regular minutes under Xabi Alonso this season, a surprising situation for a player of his quality and profile.
Although he remains one of Real Madrid’s most talented attacking options, the competition for places at the Bernabéu has pushed him into a reduced role, and it now seems increasingly likely that he will seek a new challenge.
Despite recent speculation linking him with Chelsea, that move appears to have lost credibility. Fabrizio Romano recently dismissed the idea of Rodrygo heading to Stamford Bridge, insisting that the rumours had been blown out of proportion and did not reflect the actual situation behind the scenes.
Chelsea already have an overcrowded attack, and adding another winger of Rodrygo’s style doesn’t seem to be a priority for them, especially with their focus on younger long-term projects.
However, new information suggests Tottenham might be the Premier League club most prepared to make a real push. Former Everton chief Keith Wyness, now an advisor to elite football organisations, shared that Spurs are being heavily talked about within industry circles as a serious destination for the Brazilian forward.
Wyness even revealed whispers of a surprising alternative scenario involving Liverpool, hinting at a potential swap deal with Florian Wirtz moving to Real Madrid, though he made clear that Tottenham remain the leading contenders.
According to Wyness, the idea of Wirtz heading to Madrid while Rodrygo moves to the Premier League is not as unrealistic as it might seem. Real Madrid admire the German playmaker, and Wirtz’s playing style would suit the technical and tactical demands of La Liga.
Still, Wyness believes that Tottenham are the club most likely to commit the financial package required to sign Rodrygo outright. Spurs are expected to push harder than any other English club, especially with their ongoing effort to strengthen their attacking options under Ange Postecoglou’s dynamic system.
The big question, of course, is whether Rodrygo is good enough to improve the teams chasing him. On his best days, the Brazilian is a match-winner fast, intelligent, and dangerous in tight spaces.
His Champions League record speaks for itself, and his ability to play across the front line makes him a valuable asset for any manager who values versatility.
Yet his form over the past year has dipped noticeably, and his inconsistency has raised concerns about whether he can be relied upon to deliver every week in the Premier League.
For Tottenham, the move makes sense if the price is right. Their attack still lacks depth in wide positions, and Postecoglou’s style allows quick, skillful players like Rodrygo to thrive.
The player also fits the profile of someone who could rediscover his confidence in a new environment with more responsibility. Tottenham have taken similar gambles before, and with Champions League ambitions in mind, signing a player of his calibre could be a bold statement.
Chelsea, by contrast, simply do not need him. Their squad is packed with young attackers competing for limited minutes. Romano’s decision to shut down the rumours reflects the reality that Rodrygo would not be a priority signing for the club.
Tottenham, however, represent an opportunity for both sides: they get a proven talent with room to grow, while Rodrygo would finally receive the regular football he’s been missing at Madrid.
As January approaches, the picture is becoming clearer. If Rodrygo leaves Real Madrid, Tottenham are the club most prepared to take him—and perhaps the club that needs him most.
