The Arsenal \u2018road is closed\u2019 for Real Madrid star Rodrygo as Liverpool \u2018do everything in their power\u2019 to sign the Brazil international this summer.<\/p>\n
Arsenal have so far spent around \u00a375m to sign Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard this summer, though the reportedly imminent arrivals of Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and\u00a0Cristhian Mosquera will see their summer outlay soar to over \u00a3200m to rival Chelsea as the biggest spenders<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Gunners have also held talks with the representatives of Crystal Palace\u2019s Eberechi Eze<\/a>, who\u2019s thought to be keen on the move to the Emirates, while Rodrygo is said to be Mikel Arteta\u2019s \u2018dream\u2019 option on the left wing<\/a>.<\/p>\n Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs recently revealed that Arsenal\u2019s interest in the Brazil international is \u201cgenuine\u201d with talks being held as far back as May.<\/p>\n Jacobs wrote<\/a>: \u201cArsenal hold a genuine interest in Rodrygo and have held exploratory talks on the player side dating back to May. Understand Real Madrid want around \u20ac90m.\u201d<\/p>\n Asked about interest in Rodrygo in May, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said: \u201cI won\u2019t name any specific player but we have brought the club into a position that next season, you\u00a0have\u00a0to win a major trophy.<\/p>\n \u201cEverybody believes that we are an elite team in this country and in Europe. Arsenal is there.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have to add goals, creativity, and we have to add numbers, and that will be in different positions.\u201d<\/p>\n MORE ARSENAL COVERAGE ON F365\u2026 But report on Wednesday claimed that Liverpool could be the ones to watch in the race for the Brazilian, with Rodrygo the \u2018chosen one\u2019 at Anfield.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49\u00a0Arsenal star sold by Mikel Arteta for \u00a321m is the subject of \u2018sensational\u2019 bid from PL side<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49\u00a0Arsenal \u2018reach agreement\u2019 as \u00a347m star \u2018gives priority\u2019 as \u2018final details\u2019 passed in \u2018significant boost\u2019<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49\u00a0Arsenal seal another \u2018medical\u2019 for Friday with \u2018agreement\u2019 struck after \u2018hours of high tension\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n