ARSENAL are interested in Real Madrid star Rodrygo as they prepare to strengthen two big attacking areas this summer.
Left-wing and striker are the priority positions for Mikel Arteta, and the club have a number of targets in each category.
The Gunners are prepping for a big summer window after narrowly falling short of the Premier League title for a third consecutive season.
And Rodrygo is high among the left-wingers on Arsenal’s list, along with Spain star Nico Williams and Leroy Sane, who will be a free agent after leaving Bayern Munich this summer.
According to reports, Rodrygo is set for crunch talks about his future with new Madrid manager Xabi Alonso this week.
Despite having three years left on his Real deal, the Brazil international lost his starting place this season under former boss Carlo Ancelotti.
The arrival of Kylian Mbappe last year resulted in less game-time for Rodrygo, who’s also been linked with Chelsea and Manchester City.
Rodrygo, who has scored 68 goals and got 50 assists from Real Madrid in 267 games, is unhappy with his playing time after winning two Champions League titles with Real.
Arsenal are on red alert after Madrid splashed out £33million on Argentine wonderkid Franco Mastantuono.
No price tag has been confirmed for Rodrygo, but the 24-year-old is expected to cost at least £67million.
If Rodrygo and Atletico Madrid winger Williams aren’t available, Arsenal could also move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers.
Rogers, who scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists for Villa in the Premier League this season, would still demand a significant fee – likely north of £50million.
Meanwhile, after finishing second three times in a row, Arteta is desperately searching for a world-class No 9.
Newcastle’s £150m striker Alexander Isak and Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres are top two targets to lead the line.
But Eddie Howe is confident of keeping Isak after the club qualified for next season’s Champions League.
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has been linked with Arsenal since January and has been valued at £70million.
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