Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes could return to the Arsenal viewfinder after the FIFA club World Cup next month.
The Brazilian international has had a difficult 2024/25 season, in particular since the beginning of 2025, the attacker having scored only one goal and issued three assists since early February.
This series of irregularities has aroused growing concerns within Real Madrid, and many rumors report a possible transfer during the summer transfer window.
Rodrygo undecided on his future in Madrid
Rodrygo told Xabi Alonso to stay his desire to stay, and the new coach is ready to give him a chance during the Club World Cup, but the situation remains uncertain.
Why is Arsenal back in the race for Rodrygo?
The management of Arsenal is ready to support Mikel Arteta in the coming weeks, the transfer of Martin Zubimendi being almost completed.
Arsenal also explores his options to recruit a new striker, Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko both appearing on the list of players coveted by the Gunners.
However, Arteta has not lost hope of convincing Rodrygo to join northern London after his team eliminated Real Madrid from the UEFA Champions League last season.
According to Diario AS, the pressure exerted by Barcelona to recruit Nico Williams would have prompted Arteta to give up an offer for the 22 -year -old, to focus again on Rodrygo.
Is Rodrygo too expensive for Arsenal?
If Real Madrid agreed to let its number 11 go, the amount of the transfer would probably be around 75 million euros, which Arsenal is ready to pay.
The main problem could come from the salary, Arsenal being reluctant to access the request of Williams, which claims between 7 and 8 million euros per year, because of its strict salary structure.
According to the aforementioned article, Rodrygo would ask about 12 million euros to reach the club, which would place it among the five best paid players in Arsenal, which is not planned in the current budget of the Emirates Stadium.
