Arsenal have reached out to Rodrygo’s representatives in a bid to discover the personal terms he would be keen to secure at the Emirates Stadium and whether it would be possible to lure him away from Real Madrid in the remainder of the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Gunners have not been afraid to splash the cash ahead of another Premier League title challenge, with Martin Zubimendi being the most expensive acquisition at this stage due to completing a switch worth close to £60million from Real Sociedad, but boss Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta are in the market for further reinforcements.
Although Noni Madueke is on course to provide Arsenal with fresh creativity from the flanks, thanks to the England international undergoing medical tests after a £52million agreement was reached with Chelsea, Rodrygo has remained on the north Londoners’ radar as a possible big-name arrival.
North Londoners keen to discover salary 24-year-old would seek
Arsenal have entered talks to sign Rodrygo, according to GMS sources, as representatives from the capital club have got in contact with members of his camp since the Club World Cup ended less than 48 hours ago in an attempt to gauge whether he is interested in embarking on a fresh challenge away from Real Madrid.
The Brazil international has been described as ‘world-class’ by former Los Blancos teammate Luka Modric and, having struggled to convince head coach Xabi Alonso that he deserves to be an automatic starter, the Gunners have sniffed an opportunity to pounce as preparations are made for next term.
GMS sources have been informed that Arsenal have made checks on the salary Rodrygo would be seeking, along with the conditions of any potential deal, to gain a better understanding of whether they will be able to tempt him to the Emirates Stadium after enjoying a productive 2024/25 campaign at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid are in a strong negotiating position and able to make lucrative demands as the winger still has three years remaining on a contract which includes a release clause worth in excess of £861million, complicating matters for members of the Gunners’ recruitment department.
Rodrygo would expect to be handed a deal which would put him at the top of the Arsenal wage bill if an agreement can be found with his current employers over a fee, GMS sources have learned, but the north Londoners are weighing up the complexities of that in line with the other business they are aiming to complete.
Arteta and Berta Sound Out Eze at Same Time
England international among possible summer acquisitions
GMS sources have been told that Arsenal have been sounding out Eberechi Eze at the same time as making inroads with Rodrygo’s representatives, while it has been acknowledged by influential figures behind the scenes that it will be easier to seal the arrival of the Crystal Palace talisman instead of raiding Real Madrid.
Although the Gunners will leave their Premier League rivals helpless if they are prepared to pay an upfront fee of £68million, thanks to the England international’s release clause reactivating when the transfer window reopened, they are insisting on keeping their options open instead of diving into club-to-club negotiations.
Arsenal have remained confident that they do not need to rush into making a decision on whether to prioritise Rodrygo or Eze because of the other business they have already tied up, GMS sources understand, but both of them are in their sights and may be handed the opportunity to head to the Emirates Stadium.
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GMS sources recently revealed that Real Madrid are open to offloading their 24-year-old fan favourite, which will give Arteta and Berta hope of reaching a compromise if they up the ante, but they have been eager to hold discussions with members of his entourage before entering talks with the La Liga heavyweights.
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