Arsenal are eager on signing Actual Madrid’s winger Rodrygo this summer time however face competitors from Chelsea and Liverpool, in keeping with Ben Jacobs.
The 24-year-old has been the topic of persistent curiosity following what seemed to be dissatisfaction over his function final season. Nevertheless, the appointment of Xabi Alonso might alter his outlook — although that hasn’t deterred a number of golf equipment from expressing a powerful want to safe his signature.
Based on Jacobs, Arsenal are among the many golf equipment vying for Rodrygo’s signature and maintain a ‘real curiosity’ in signing him this summer time.
Whereas the North London membership haven’t made a proper method in direction of his switch, the Brazilian winger is amongst a number of attacking choices sporting director Andrea Berta is monitoring for a doable switch to the Emirates, as per the report.
As anticipated of a participant of such immense qualities, the soccer switch knowledgeable provides that the Gunners face stern competitors for his signature, as Premier League sides Chelsea and Liverpool, in addition to golf equipment within the Saudi Professional League, additionally maintain a eager curiosity within the Brazilian.
Jacobs additionally notes that Madrid are prepared to half methods with Rodrygo if a bid price at the least £75m is tabled. On the similar time, the participant’s camp awaits readability on Alonso’s plans for the winger earlier than doubtlessly contemplating approaches from golf equipment like Arsenal.
‘Real curiosity’
Arsenal are anticipated to make reinforcements this summer time, notably in assault, with a number of gamers already being courted by Berta.
A centre-forward stays a prime precedence for the membership, however reinforcing the left wing is equally essential to stability the assault — particularly with the best flank thriving below the ever-consistent Bukayo Saka.
Whereas Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard at present occupy the left-wing place, the truth is that neither gives the identical degree of dynamism and attacking spark {that a} participant like Rodrygo might deliver to raise Arteta’s frontline.
Rodrygo would signify a right away improve and is exactly the type of elite-profile signing Arteta must strengthen the squad and mount a critical push for main honours subsequent season.
Though Madrid’s £75m price ticket might seem extreme, competing on the highest degree requires funding — and if Arsenal are to draw Champions League-calibre abilities, they’ll must pay each the wages and switch charges that include it.
Nevertheless, if Rodrygo is available on the market, then the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool are additionally reportedly exhibiting a eager curiosity. So, Arsenal face a struggle to signal the Brazilian if he opts to come back to England this summer time.
