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Arsenal contact Real Madrid over €100m winger

Real Madrid are considering selling Rodrygo amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, according to a report from Spain.

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Javier Rodriguez Pascual reports for Relevo that Rodrygo is facing a key summer, planning a conversation with incoming manager Xavi Alonso to understand his role in the squad next season.

A final decision on Rodrygo’s future won’t be made until after those talks, but Real Madrid are reportedly considering selling the player.

The report claims Manchester City have always been interested in Rodrygo, and Arsenal have also made enquiries in recent days. Real Madrid want a fee of close to €100m (£85.2m) for a sale.

LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 13: Rodrygo of Real Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid CF at Red Bull Arena on February 13, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
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Arsenal have long been linked with Nico Williams, but it certainly wouldn’t be surprising to see them pivot to another La Liga winger.

With new sporting director Andrea Berta having previously worked at Atletico Madrid, he’ll probably be particularly aware of the talent on offer in the Spanish top flight.

But you don’t need much of a scouting team to see Rodrygo’s quality, with the 24-year-old racking up another 23 goals and assists for Real Madrid so far this season.

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #11 Rodrygo looks upwards during the Spanish league football match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid CF at El Sadar stadium in Pamplona on March 16, 2024. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Capable of playing on both the left and the right wings, as well as at centre-forward, Rodrygo would be a very versatile addition to Arsenal’s attack.

That being said, it seems any possibility of a transfer first depends on how Rodrygo’s conversations with Xabi Alonso pan out.

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