According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Rodrygo is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are eager to reinforce their offensive unit by signing a versatile wide attacker in the summer transfer window. So, the 24-year-old Real Madrid forward has emerged as a target for the North London club.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos will demand around €75 million to part ways with the South American attacker, who has named his wage demands to join his next club. The player wants to pocket €12 million-a-year wages at his next club, thus generating “tension” among his prospective suitors, including Arsenal.
Rodrygo has come leaps and bounds since joining Real Madrid from Santos in July 2019. The 24-year-old has not been as consistent as he would have liked, even though he has shown flashes of brilliance in the last half a dozen years. Nevertheless, he remains a regular in the final third for the Spanish giants.
The Brazilian international has enjoyed a solid 2024/25 campaign, chipping in with 14 goals and 11 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions. However, the former Santos prodigy faces an uncertain future at Real Madrid heading into the summer transfer window, with Arsenal among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Arsenal’s interest in Rodrygo is understandable. The Gunners are scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window as they look to reduce the over-dependence on Bukayo Saka. With Gabriel Martinelli blowing hot and cold in the 2024/25 season, Arsenal will aim to add a competitor for the Brazilian’s left-wing berth.
So, the Real Madrid attacker has emerged as a viable target for Arsenal, even though he has not been as consistent as he would have liked. However, the player’s wage demands may pose a problem for Arsenal, as he wants to pocket €12 million-a-year wages at his next club.
With Real Madrid demanding a hefty asking price of €75 million to part ways with the 24-year-old Brazilian international, handing him €12 million-a-year wages may not be worthwhile. So, it will be interesting to see if Arsenal can negotiate agreeable terms with Real Madrid and the player.
