Real Madrid star Rodrygo is one of many attackers being linked with a summer transfer to Arsenal. football.london understands that Mikel Arteta would like to sign a wide forward and striker after injuries greatly impacted their front three during the 2024/25 seasonThe Brazil international was a regular under Carlo Ancelotti but since the arrival of Xabi Alonso, his place in the Real squad is seemingly under threat for a number of reasons. The Spaniard has taken charge of three Club World Cup games and Rodrygo has featured for just 88 minutes.
Numerous updates have since arrived on his future and though he could be free to depart, there has not been too much concrete interest from anywhere other than Emirates Stadium.With all of that being said, football.london has rounded up all the important bits of information and also the latest reports regarding his future.
£77m talks
Arsenal links to Rodrygo are not just transfer rumours with journalist Ben Jacobs reporting earlier this month that their interest is genuine and that exploratory talks have been held.
He also stated that Real want in the region of £77million (€90m) to sell him. Andrea Berta has also held preliminary discussions with the player’s agent.
Arteta stance
Nico Williams has been Arteta’s dream winger signing for the last few years but he is now seemingly off to Barcelona. As such, Rodrygo has seemingly become the No.1 priority in that position with the Arsenal boss a huge fan and convinced he would play a big role at Arsenal, as per The Athletic.
A spot in the starting XI on the left is another incentive that could help the Gunners complete a transfer and while they are prepared to wait for Rodrygo to assess his situation, they are mindful they cannot hold on indefinitely.
