According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Arsenal are plotting a €70 million move for Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes. The 24-year-old has proven himself to be one of the best young prospects in European football, and he has been outstanding for Real Madrid since joining the club.
He has helped them with major trophies, and it remains to be seen with the Spanish outfit are ready to let him leave. According to the report, the player will have to submit a transfer request to join Arsenal this summer. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Arsenal want to pay €70 million to sign him. It is no secret that they need more quality in the attacking unit, and the Brazilian has emerged as a viable target. The 24-year-old is capable of operating anywhere across the front three, and he will add some much-needed unpredictability and cutting edge to the Arsenal attack.
The Brazilian international has all the tools to develop into a world-class player and he could improve Arsenal immensely. The Gunners missed out on the league title in the last few seasons due to the lack of quality in the attack. They need a reliable goal scorer on the side, and Rodrygo could form a solid partnership with Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League, and the opportunity to join them can be exciting for the player. He has struggled for regular gametime at Real Madrid since the arrival of Kylian Mbappé. He will be desperate to play more often, and a move to the Premier League could be ideal for him.
Even though the asking price of €70 million is quite expensive, the player has the quality to justify the investment in future.
Arsenal will be hoping to fight for Major trophies next season and they need to prove their. Signing a reliable centre forward and a dynamic attacker should be their priorities, heading into the summer transfer window.