Arsenal have reignited their curiosity in Actual Madrid winger Rodrygo forward of the January switch window, with talks reportedly held together with his representatives.
Arsenal plan to maneuver Rodrygo with solely 2 factors lead in Premier League
The north Londoners at present sit prime of the Premier League with 39 factors from 17 video games and maintain a simply two-point benefit over Man Metropolis heading into the Christmas interval in pole place.
Nonetheless, Mikel Arteta’s facet have completed runners-up in every of the previous three seasons, and they need to perceive higher than anybody that even when they lead at this stage, there isn’t any assure they’ll win silver in Could.
Sporting director Andrea Berta spent round £270m on new signings this summer time, however the opportunity of signing one or two within the winter has not been utterly dominated out.
Arsenal’s pursuit of attacking additions particularly could also be because of continued uncertainty over the long-term futures of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, each of whom are out of contract in 2027.
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The Gunners have made contemporary inquiries.
The BBC reported in November that both Trossard or Martinelli might depart subsequent month and Arsenal might signal one other winger, with studies from Turkey suggesting the latter could possibly be supplied to Fenerbahce.
Given Trossard’s spectacular type this season, it appears doubtless that Martinelli will depart, even when the Brazilian had scored in each one among Arsenal’s Champions League video games this season.
This might theoretically see Rodrygo take over subsequent month, with TEAMtalk and journalist Graham Bailey sharing the most recent info.
Arsenal gave Rodrygo a response after assembly together with his agent in January
They report that Arsenal have maintained a powerful curiosity within the Brazilian in current months, with the Gunners holding exploratory talks by way of an middleman over a possible January deal.
The 24-year-old emerged as a critical goal for Arsenal through the summer time when discussions occurred over the feasibility of a switch, with Tottenham and Liverpool additionally monitoring his state of affairs on the time.
Rodrigo was understood to be open to a transfer to England to expertise a brand new problem within the Premier League, however in the end negotiations by no means progressed past the preliminary levels.
Arsenal’s curiosity has resurfaced in current weeks after Rodrygo faces competitors for a beginning berth underneath new Actual Madrid supervisor Xabi Alonso, with Arsenal seeking to see if a January transfer is feasible given the uncertainty surrounding Rodrygo’s function.
Nonetheless, Actual Madrid’s TT officers have confirmed that neither Rodrygo nor Vinicius Junior might be allowed to go away the Bernabéu this winter.
In consequence, Rodrygo is reportedly not anticipated to affix Arsenal for no less than the subsequent month, regardless of them nonetheless exhibiting sturdy curiosity within the winger forward of 2026.
Berta and his crew are reportedly contemplating a mid-season “assertion” signing to spice up their title bid, however a supply reportedly informed TEAMtalk that Rodrigo and Vinicius are “enormous gamers” and can’t be allowed to go away.
Rodrygo’s current type has justified Madrid’s resolution to maintain him, with the Brazil worldwide placing in a superb efficiency in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Sevilla.
The Frenchman equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s membership report of 59 objectives in a season, helping Jude Bellingham’s opener with an ideal free-kick and changing Kylian Mbappé’s late penalty.
Rodrygo would have undoubtedly been a high-profile signing for Arteta, but when he actually needs to herald an enormous identify, he might must look elsewhere.
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