Arsenal on Alert as Real Madrid Open to Selling Rodrygo Goes for £86m

Arsenal’s summer rebuild could get even bigger, with reports suggesting Real Madrid are prepared to sell Brazilian star Rodrygo Goes before the transfer window closes.

According to TBR Football, Los Blancos have set an £86 million asking price for the 23-year-old winger, giving Mikel Arteta a potential opportunity to add another elite attacker to his squad. The Gunners have already made six signings this summer, but a seventh—specifically a left winger—has not been ruled out, with Rodrygo firmly on their radar alongside Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.

Premier League Interest Heating Up

Arsenal are not alone in the race. Manchester City are also strongly considering a move for Rodrygo following Jack Grealish’s £50m switch to Everton and with Savinho now a top target for Tottenham Hotspur.

Rodrygo underlined his quality in Madrid’s recent pre-season clash with WSG Tirol, finding the back of the net in a comfortable win. While he remains part of Xabi Alonso’s squad for now, his long-term future could hinge on how much game time he receives in the coming weeks.

August Could Decide His Future

Real Madrid have three La Liga fixtures remaining in August, and the role Rodrygo plays in those matches could be decisive. If Alonso sees him as a key figure, the winger may stay and fight for his place. But if his minutes are limited, a late-window switch to the Premier League becomes increasingly likely.

Despite limited involvement in certain competitions last season, Rodrygo’s camp has consistently maintained that he is happy in Madrid and willing to compete for his spot—unless the club directly signals that he is surplus to requirements.

Arsenal Watching Closely

For Arsenal, the opportunity to sign a versatile, Champions League-proven winger like Rodrygo would be a major statement. His pace, dribbling, and goal threat could provide the perfect balance to Bukayo Saka on the opposite flank, giving Arteta another weapon in the title race.

With the window closing soon, this could turn into one of the biggest late-summer transfer stories—especially if Arsenal and Manchester City decide to go head-to-head for his signature.

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