Rodrygo

Rodrygo told his agents to explore a new destination for him this summer, but his camp insist he wants to stay and interested clubs have always been left with that impression.

Rodrygo’s agent has asked to meet Arsenal and Liverpool as the forward’s future at Real Madrid grows uncertain, with a summer move increasingly likely.

Real Madrid are still yet to receive an approach from Arsenal for Rodrygo, who hasn’t indicated a desire to leave, but that could change with a late bid.

Arsenal could still make a move for a left-winger late in the summer transfer window, with Manchester City fading in the pursuit of Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.

Arsenal could be set to miss out on summer target Rodrygo to Manchester City, with the club considering a move as three of their current wingers could be on the way out.

Arsenal are monitoring Ademola Lookman but focus remains on other targets, with agent activity driving speculation as his Inter Milan move stalls.

Arsenal are eyeing Rodrygo as a late-window target, with Arteta monitoring his situation at Real Madrid ahead of a possible loan or buy option.

New reports have confirmed that Rodrygo has indicated he wants to stay at Real Madrid this summer, despite the club’s willingness to move him on.

Rodrygo has informed Real Madrid he wants to stay despite strong Premier League interest, leaving Xabi Alonso with a squad clear-out still unresolved.

Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso have opened the door to Rodrygo’s departure, but there’s no obvious buyer for the winger at this stage.

An Arsenal move for Rodrygo is becoming very complicated, according to a report, and it seems the door to the Real Madrid winger is closing.

Rodrygo’s Club World Cup tournament with Real Madrid is over after their elimination on Wednesday, and the Arsenal target was once again excluded from Xabi Alonso’s lineup.

Paris Saint-Germain have joined the race for Rodrygo, with Arsenal’s strong desire to do a deal likely contingent on their ability to make a significant summer sale.

Rodrygo is being lined up for a move once the Club World Cup ends, with a €90m+ offer being prepared and talks already held with his camp.

Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso appear to be open to selling Rodrygo this summer, but there are increasing questions over whether a move is feasible for Arsenal.

David Ornstein has suggested that Arsenal’s pursuit of top left-wingers like Rodrygo and Anthony Gordon may depend on Gabriel Martinelli’s future at the club.

Following reports that Rodrygo’s camp were upset by his lack of minutes against Pachuca, Xabi Alonso once again left the winger on the bench on Tuesday night against Juventus.

Rodrygo’s camp were upset at the winger’s lack of involvement in Real Madrid’s game against Pachuca, and the player has a big question mark over his future.

In spite of Xabi Alonso’s recent praise for Arsenal target Rodrygo, the manager benched the Real Madrid winger for the second game in a row on Thursday.

Xabi Alonso has played down concerns over Rodrygo’s long-term future at Real Madrid, after leaving the winger on the bench during their last Club World Cup fixture.