Arsenal eye €100 million move for Real Madrid star

Arsenal are reportedly ready to splurge €100 million to snap up Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes this summer. The Brazilian has been at the Santiago Bernabeu since the summer of 2019.

In 267 games across competitions, the 24-year-old has contributed 68 goals and 50 assists for Los Blancos, including 13 goals and 10 assists in 50 outings across competitions this campaign.

Despite being contracted to Carlo Ancelotti's side till 2028, Rodrygo continues to be linked with an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu. As per METRO, the Gunners have commenced talks with the Brazilian's representatives over a potential summer move.

With summer arrival Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and his compatriot Vinicius Junior outshining him this season, Rodrygo could be on the move at the end of the season, as per Relevo (via Metro).

The aforementioned report says that Madrid are open to selling the Brazilian, who will decide on his future at the Santiago Bernabeu after discussing with Xabi Alonso, who's speculated to succeed Ancelotti at the end of the season. However, Rodrygo won't come cheap.

Meanwhile, the Gunners have struggled up front this season, especially after injuries to attackers Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. Mikel Arteta's side are second in the Premier League with four games left, with leaders Liverpool having already wrapped up the title.

What's next for Arsenal and Real Madrid?

Real Madrid and Arsenal have had underwhelming seasons, but both sides remain in contention for major silverware. While Los Blancos trail La Liga leaders Barcelona by seven points - with a game in hand - the Gunners, as mentioned earlier, can finish no higher than second in the Premier League.

However, Arsenal are alive in the UEFA Champions League. After knocking out holders Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the quarter-finals, they lost 1-0 at home to Paris Saint-Germain at home last week.

Following a 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth at the weekend, the Gunners travel to the Parc des Princes, where they need a win on Wednesday (May 7) to reach the Champions League final.

Meanwhile, Los Blancos - after playing Celta Vigo in the league on Sunday - next take on arch-rivals Barcelona away next Sunday (May 11). Ancelotti's side have lost all three clashes with the Blaugrana this season, with their most recent setback (a 3-2 loss in extra time) coming in the Copa del Rey final last month.

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