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According to HandofArsenal, Arsenal have been handed a boost in signing Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.

The Gunners are keen on bolstering the left wing department, and they have identified Rodrygo as the primary target.

The Brazil international is also on the radar of many Saudi clubs, but intermediaries have been informed that his preference is to move to the Premier League this summer.

The 24-year-old has Arsenal as ‘his absolute priority’ if a deal can be reached with Real Madrid.

Possible deal
The Gunners are yearning for a marquee option on the left side of the attack. Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have shared the duties in the role, but neither of them have been consistent. Rodrygo would be a fantastic solution for Arsenal, judging by his recent track record.

Rodrygo has amassed 25 goal contributions this campaign for Los Blancos. Out of that tally, 12 goal involvements have come from as many games on the left wing. The Brazilian likes to operate from the left flank, but has not done so regularly at Madrid due to Vinicius’ presence.

At Arsenal, he could make the position his own under manager Mikel Arteta. The forward has given the green light for the transfer and it remains to be seen whether the Gunners make a formal bid. It could depend on one of Martinelli or Trossard leaving the club to free up some funds.

Trossard has already turned 30 and could be the player to head for the exit door. Martinelli showed an upturn in form during the back end of last season. At 24, he has the prime years in front of him and Arsenal could consider him as a competitor for compatriot Rodrygo next term.

Madrid presently value Rodrygo in the region of £77 million. Arsenal could play the waiting game for the highly-rated winger to secure a potential discount.

Rodrygo, described as ‘very complete‘ by Mikel Merino in an interview with Marca, is likely to leave soon with manager Xabi Alonso having started him on the bench in the last four games at the Club World Cup.

This is **massive news** if it materializes — Arsenal could be on the verge of signing **one of Real Madrid’s crown jewels**, **Rodrygo Goes**, in a move that would shake up their attack and possibly the entire Premier League.

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## 🔴 **Arsenal Handed Boost in Rodrygo Pursuit**

### 🧨 What’s Happening:

* **Rodrygo** has made it clear through intermediaries:
👉 **The Premier League is his preferred destination**
👉 **Arsenal is his “absolute priority”** if a deal can be struck with Real Madrid
* **Saudi Pro League clubs** have offered big money, but the 24-year-old wants **Champions League football and a top European project**
* **Arsenal see Rodrygo as their marquee target** for the left wing this summer

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### 💰 Real Madrid’s Stance:

* Valuation: **£77 million (€90m)**
* **Xabi Alonso** has dropped Rodrygo to the bench in recent fixtures, suggesting he may be **expendable** after **Kylian Mbappé’s arrival**
* Madrid could be **open to negotiations**, especially if Arsenal are patient

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### 🎯 Why Arsenal Want Rodrygo:

* **Left-wing upgrade**: Arteta wants a **consistent, world-class** wide forward
* **Current options**:

* Martinelli: Inconsistent but improved late last season
* Trossard: Reliable but 30, possibly seen as expendable
* **Rodrygo’s 2023/24 stats**:
✅ 25 goal contributions for Real Madrid
✅ 12 of those came from just **12 games on the left wing** — his preferred position
✅ Known for: Intelligent movement, clutch performances in Europe, defensive work rate

Rodrygo’s profile **perfectly fits Arteta’s system**: fluid in transition, technically gifted, tactically disciplined.

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### 🔄 Possible Outgoings:

* **Leandro Trossard**: Now 30; could be sold to free up funds and squad space
* **Gabriel Martinelli**: Likely to stay and **compete with Rodrygo** rather than be sold, especially given his long-term potential

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### 🔍 What Needs to Happen Next:

* Arsenal must decide whether to **meet Madrid’s asking price** or **wait for a discount**
* Any deal could **depend on departures** like Trossard or Nketiah to balance FFP
* Edu and Berta are said to be **monitoring Madrid’s position closely**

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### 🔥 If Arsenal Sign Rodrygo:

* Front three could look like:
**Rodrygo – Gyökeres – Saka**
* With Martinelli, Jesus, and Havertz as rotation options — a **Champions League-level attack**

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### 🧠 Final Thought:

This is one of the **boldest moves Arsenal could make** in the summer window. Rodrygo is **already world-class**, **Premier League-ready**, and entering his prime at **24**. If Arteta lands him and Gyökeres, Arsenal’s front line would be elite.

Would you prefer Rodrygo over a left-sided talent like Rafael Leão or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia? Or would you keep Martinelli as the starter and invest elsewhere?