Arsenal have opened talks over the possible signing of Real Madrid star Rodrygo.
Relevo reports that the Gunners have opened preliminary talks with Rodrygo’s camp over a summer transfer.
A deal will not come cheap, though, as Madrid are understood to value Rodrygo at around €100 million.
However, Rodrygo is open to joining a new club this summer, with interest from other Premier League teams such as Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd.
Rodrygo to quit Real Madrid?
Rodrygo is edging towards leaving Real Madrid this summer as he is unhappy about a number of things.
The signing of Kylian Mbappe last summer is the biggest as it saw the Brazilian’s status within the squad diminish.
Rodrygo’s failure to finish in the top 20 of the Ballon d’Or voting was said to have annoyed him, and he has now realised that the focus on Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham at Real is proving difficult to flourish within.
The 24-year-old has struggled to build on his impressive campaign last season and is currently in a bad run of form, with just one goal and one assist in his last 22 games.
Rodrygo remains a favourite of coach Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, but the Italian will leave at the end of the season and probably be replaced by Xabi Alonso.
Arsenal like Rodrygo’s flexibility as he can play across the frontline, as well as his scoring ability.
Rodrygo at Real Madrid
Rodrygo joined Real Madrid from Santos for €40 million in the summer of 2019.
The 24-year-old has gone on to make 267 appearances for Real Madrid over the last five seasons, scoring 68 goals.
He has often been used as substitute but has proved a crucial member of the squad in La Liga and the Champions League.
He most famously impacted Madrid’s 2022 Champions League triumph.
He scored key goals in the quarter final win over Chelsea and the dramatic late comeback victory over Man City in the semi final.
Rodrygo scored in the 89th and 91st minute in the second leg over City to take the game into extra time which Madrid won. The Blancos then lifted the cup in the final.
His contract expires in June 2028.
