Will Rodrygo be an Arsenal player by the start of the new season? That is the question most Gooners are asking as they await a decisive transfer call from the Brazilian winger.
Rodrygo’s Madrid Struggles
It is football’s worst-kept secret that Arsenal are eager to sign Rodrygo to take over the left wing, with Mikel Arteta intent on refreshing his attack and adding the final bite needed to truly compete on all fronts.
Rodrygo has not had the best of times at Real Madrid in recent months.
Towards the end of last season, he fell out of favour under Carlo Ancelotti and was rarely given a start. When Ancelotti departed, many expected the situation to improve under new manager Xabi Alonso, but that has yet to materialise.
Alonso handed Rodrygo a start in his first match, the Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal, but it proved to be a one-off. The 24-year-old was swiftly relegated to the bench again, echoing his frustrations from the previous regime.
His continued omission has sparked widespread debate, with many suggesting he needs a fresh start, and Arsenal might be the ideal destination.
Rodrygo and his camp are expected to discuss his future this week, though reports indicate Madrid have already decided to sell.
Arsenal Positioned for Decisive Move
In the latest twist, Diario AS has reported favourably on Arsenal’s position in the transfer race.
According to the Spanish outlet, both Liverpool and Arsenal are willing to offer €90 million for Rodrygo, though the player himself remains undecided.
However, should he opt to leave Madrid, he already knows his preferred destination, and it is not Anfield.
“Rodrygo would not have problems on his departure as long as he could choose his destination, and that’s where Arsenal shines… But first we must talk… even if they are inviting you to leave…”
Such a development will be welcomed by Arsenal fans.
At this point, the club’s pursuit of Rodrygo feels like a waiting game.
But with the Gunners offering a compelling sporting project, guaranteed game time, a key role on his favoured left wing, and the chance to be a headline signing, it is difficult to imagine him turning them down.
With the Noni Madueke deal already agreed, a Rodrygo swoop and a new striker signing would send the strongest signal yet that Arsenal intend to go all the way this season..
It still feels like a waiting game, though Arsenal’s pace is certainly picking up in this transfer window. Does it feel like things are taking shape to you?
Daniel O
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“welcomed by Arsenal fans” sorry but not this one, he’s overpriced and overhyped. I can’t honestly see it happening.
The opportunity is there Arsenal nead to get Rodrygo’s deal done, he is a gifted player and will do well with Arsenal
The Rodrygo ship has sailed imo.
With Noni Madueke virtually in and Eberechi Eze being seriously targeted, I don’t see Arsenal still pursuing the Rodrygo deal
I think it comes down to Rodrygo or Eze, and Rodrygo is the preference (younger, less injuries, but more expensive). Noni provides backup on both sides, but also a very different option to Saka, Rody/Eze, or Nelli.
I hope we get eze, if not we should try get rodrygo on loan, I’m not sure we can afford him plus he’s overrated imo
Funny how suddenly he’s overated the moment it looks like the deal is not happening
Isn’t it! Ha.
I for one would not be too happy if Liverpool brought him in.
Did someone used “over hyped” to describe Rodrygo? He’s very underrated IMO. “Overpriced”? Agreed, and that’s because of the situation surrounding his exit. I hope we consider a loan move with an option to buy, just like we did with Raya to avoid financial breaches. They are under pressure to sell him.
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I suspect this will be the last chance to put forward my radical idea. But here goes.
I would like Arsenal to consider swapping Havertz to get Sesko (along possibly with some cash).
Since Havertz has pretty much switched to become a forward, I would suggest that replacing him with Sesko has a much bigger upside.
Since, it appeared that Arteta favored the big lad, this would give him a chance to work with him and give us TWO real forwards for the future. Sesko looks more robust than ISAK, and, for such a big man, has quick feet. Something that Havertz lacks.
I think. getting the Sescko kid and the Gyko, would be a tremendous coup for Arsenal, and could set us up for years to come.
Come on Mikel, lets go for it!!!!!!
I find it hard to see the fascination in an overated player.
Better then what we have
Rodrygo would be a wounderful and fascinating signing to watch at Arsenal, i hope We can get the deal done
I think it will depend upon which other, if there are any other, European clubs express an interest.
I’d be very surprised if it came down to a narrow choice between two EPL clubs, Arsenal or Liverpool, as the article suggests. Anyway, we’ll see.
I would think the option is Eze or Rodrygo…we can’t afford both both in tents of finances and playing time …already a big squad with all the new acquisitions.
This one might be an end of window deal on loan if at all.
Rodrygo would certainly be a statement signing but I think it will take time since he is still weighing his options of continuing with Madrid.
OH, is this one still doing the rounds🥱. This is like the constant connection to Williams, that one made me 🥱 to.