A report claims Arsenal are prepping a bid to challenge Liverpool for Rodrygo, while sources have also provided TEAMtalk with an update on the\u00a0Real Madrid ace.<\/p>\n
Rodrygo<\/a> strongly considered a move away from the Bernabeu in the summer before being convinced to stay, but he is once again evaluating his options. The forward rarely gets to play in his favoured position on the left wing due to Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe also being available to Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n The Brazil international is a world-class player when on top form, but he has mainly been used as an impact substitute so far this season.<\/p>\n Rodrygo\u2019s fantastic career in numbers<\/p>\n Joined Madrid from Santos for \u20ac45m in July 2019 Of his 15 appearances, only four have lasted 45 minutes or longer.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, we revealed that Liverpool have dramatically escalated interest in Rodrygo<\/a> after admitting Antoine Semenyo is \u2018closer to Manchester City than us.\u2019<\/p>\n With City stepping up their pursuit of the Bournemouth forward, Liverpool<\/a> have instead held exploratory talks with Rodrygo\u2019s camp.<\/p>\n We understand Madrid are willing to listen to offers in the region of \u20ac80-90m (\u00a370-79m) for the Brazil international in January.<\/p>\n READ NEXT\u00a0\ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n Arsenal target Bundesliga\u2019s fastest ever player as sources reveal star\u2019s thoughts on big-money transfer<\/a><\/p>\n Liverpool thunder towards \u2018world-class\u2019 signing as bid prepped and Real Madrid cool interest<\/a><\/p>\n Liverpool, Arsenal in Rodrygo fight<\/p>\n CaughtOffside<\/a>\u00a0have backed up our reporting, stating that Liverpool are \u2018preparing a bid\u2019 for Rodrygo after identifying him as a \u2018high-class\u2019 attacking signing.<\/p>\n But Liverpool face competition from Arsenal<\/a>, who are preparing an offer of their own.<\/p>\n The report states that Arsenal and Liverpool \u2018currently lead the chase\u2019 for Rodrygo.<\/p>\n Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta has landed on the 24-year-old as an elite replacement for Gabriel Martinelli and is supposedly ready to \u2018match Madrid\u2019s asking price\u2019.<\/p>\n We asked transfer insider Graeme Bailey about the situation, and he said: \u201cReal Madrid are insisting that Rodrygo is still a part of their plans, but they acknowledge that going into a World Cup year it is not easy for him.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was persuaded to stay in the summer by the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, and although Xabi Alonso rates him, he is behind Arda Guler in the pecking order.<\/p>\n \u201cI am told that Real want to keep him until the summer, at that point we will see the likely return of Nico Paz which will only hasten his exit.<\/p>\n \u201cIntermediaries are working hard on finding options for him \u2013 this has entailed once again opening lines of communication with Arsenal \u2013 who pushed hardest in the summer \u2013 Liverpool, as we know, but also Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n \u201cThese are the clubs Rodrygo would consider joining, it is not the clubs approaching them.<\/p>\n \u201cAs it stands, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are all keeping abreast of the situation \u2013 they want to know.<\/p>\n \u201cShould Real sanction a possible loan, this is when things could advance. At this point, though, Real are saying that is unlikely.<\/p>\n \u201cIf the player pushes to leave we will have to see what happens. But also\u00a0the Endrick situation complicates things, if he moves on as expected \u2013 Real won\u2019t let them both leave. They are insistent on that.\u201d<\/p>\n Arsenal in for another top-class winger; strong links between Liverpool and Madrid<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Fraser Fletcher reported for us on Monday that Arsenal are also \u2018laying the groundwork\u2019 for a stunning raid on Bayern Munich<\/a>.<\/p>\n Speculation Liverpool could sign yet more players from Madrid refuses to go away. Arne Slot\u2019s side are \u2018expected\u2019 to offer \u20ac60m (\u00a353m) for a Los Blancos midfielder<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nHas put up 68 goals and 53 assists in 285 appearances
\nTrophies include two Champions Leagues, three LaLiga titles and one Copa del Rey<\/p>\n