Arsenal Have Held Exploratory Talks With €90M-Rated Real Madrid Star Amid PSG Links | OneFootball

PSG are reportedly in the mix to sign Rodrygo, with Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City also keeping a close eye on the Real Madrid winger’s situation.

With Real Madrid expected to make major changes to their squad this summer, several key players from their Champions League-winning team could be on the move—and Rodrygo is one of the biggest names attracting serious interest.

According to Fichajes, Madrid would be willing to part ways with the Brazilian if they receive an offer in the region of €100 million. The club are aiming to reinforce both midfield and defense, and a high-profile sale like Rodrygo’s could help fund those additions.

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On Tuesday, journalist Ben Jacobs reported that Arsenal have a serious interest in Rodrygo and began exploratory talks with the player’s camp as far back as May. Real Madrid are understood to be seeking around €90 million.

According to Sports Zone, the Spanish giants no longer views him as untouchable. His representatives have already been in contact with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool, and there have been discussions with PSG as well, though the Parisians are proceeding more cautiously.

Nonetheless, while interested, Arsenal aren’t willing to jump all in on the player. The Brazilian’s reported wage demands—around €10 million net per year—are proving to be a major hurdle. Arsenal are currently unwilling to meet that figure.

As a result, the Gunners are reportedly looking at alternatives such as Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma.