Xabi Alonso

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mikel Arteta is convinced Rodrygo could be a key player at Arsenal, but the winger is delaying potential transfer talks for now, according to a report.

Arsenal continue to monitor Rodrygo’s situation at Real Madrid, but they haven’t made an offer and Xabi Alonso appears keen to keep the winger in Spain.

Arsenal have moved on from Dean Huijsen after the defender opted for Real Madrid, turning down interest from the Premier League including Liverpool and Chelsea.

Xabi Alonso wanted to sign Martin Zubimendi for Real Madrid and even presented the idea to their board, but they decided against it.

Granit Xhaka says the abuse he received from Arsenal fans during his captaincy made him stronger and shaped his journey, leading to success at Bayer Leverkusen.

Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka scores winning goal as 10-man Bayer Leverkusen secure German Cup victory and domestic double.

Arsenal targets young stars Arthur Vermeeren, Florian Wirtz, and Ivan Toney in the upcoming January transfer window, leading the chase over rivals.

Arsenal poised for a strategic bid for Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, vying with Tottenham and European elites.

Granit Xhaka opens up about his transfer to Bayer Leverkusen, discussing his time at Arsenal, the differences between the two clubs, and his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso.

Granit Xhaka stars in Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig, marking his impressive return to the Bundesliga and showcasing the team’s ambition.

Mikel Arteta stayed tight-lipped on Granit Xhaka’s future in a recent press conference, but reports suggest the midfielder’s departure is imminent.

Granit Xhaka’s move to Bayer Leverkusen is being billed in Switzerland as the ‘transfer of the summer’, as Xabi Alonso’s looks to reshape the Werkself’s midfield.