Arsenal find themselves in a position of patience regarding Rodrygo, confident in their financial capability to make a move if Real Madrid opt to sell the Brazilian talent.
It has been more than a month since Rodrygo emerged as a serious transfer prospect for Arsenal, reflecting the club’s significant advancement. Although they have yet to secure marquee signings under Mikel Arteta, it’s clear that their European stature is on the rise—enabling them to contemplate this level of acquisition.
Last summer’s £105 million investment in Declan Rice wasn’t a solitary incident. Arsenal’s approach revolves around investing heavily in players who bring distinctive qualities to the team. This rationale similarly applies to Rodrygo.
When sporting director Andrea Berta began to assess the possibility of securing Rodrygo, the initial question within the club was straightforward: can we pull this off?
The response appears to be affirmative, provided that Madrid is willing to entertain offers.
Initially, there were concerns that Madrid would seek close to £100 million for Rodrygo, but indications suggest he could be accessible for under £80 million. Sources believe this figure would be within Arsenal’s financial means, assuming the deal’s structure is favourable.
Arsenal hold Rodrygo in high regard not only for his undeniable technical skills but also for his experience in critical matches and his capacity to make decisive contributions.
Rodrygo’s Limited Opportunity
Real Madrid are currently evaluating their options, and the emerging perception is that this might be an opportune moment to part ways with Rodrygo. With Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, Arda Guler, and Endrick all set to be integrated into the first-team next season, space for Rodrygo is limited. Xabi Alonso has indicated a desire for an additional midfielder, making a significant sale necessary to finance that acquisition.
During the Club World Cup, alarms were raised when Rodrygo was not featuring in the match against Pachuca. The forthcoming match on Thursday will be crucial to observe. Should he remain sidelined, speculation surrounding his exit will intensify.
Arsenal are also monitoring alternative options, but they firmly believe securing a high-calibre left-sided attacker is essential for their continued development. While Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are respected members of the squad, the club seeks an elite player to challenge defences and alleviate some pressure on Bukayo Saka on the opposite wing.
The Gunners are still in the hunt for a striker as well, with deliberations ongoing regarding Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres—both of whom would come with a hefty price tag.
However, if Rodrygo’s transfer fee hovers around £70-80 million, the club views this as representational value given the current landscape of the Premier League market. Recent valuations of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Florian Wirtz support this perspective.
High Salary Range
Expectations around personal terms are not anticipated to pose issues. Arsenal’s wage framework has seen an upward shift, with Gabriel recently securing a new contract with improved terms, and fresh agreements for Saka and William Saliba likely to exceed £300,000 a week. Rodrygo would fit comfortably within this elite salary bracket.
Nevertheless, timing remains an uncertain factor. There isn’t a set timeline for when this deal could materialise—will Arsenal be able to exercise patience?
The Gunners hope to gain clarity following Madrid’s Club World Cup commitments, but there is a chance this situation could extend into the pre-season and beyond.
If Arsenal do choose to wait and ultimately miss out, they will need to adapt quickly to what options are still available in the market.
Berta is thought to have alternative plans ready should the pursuit of Rodrygo need to be abandoned, but there exists a strong sentiment within the club that it is worth holding out for him.
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