AL NASSR have launched a massive bid to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid – and they’re willing to break the bank to get him.
The Saudi club, backed by a whopping transfer kitty, have contacted the Brazilian winger’s representatives to discuss a potential move to the Saudi Pro League.
And it’s not just any offer, they’ve reportedly approached Rodrygo’s camp and offered to present him with a blank cheque that could be the difference amid growing interest from Arsenal.
Sky Sports claim that Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently extended his contract with the club, has personally named the 22-year-old as his top target this summer.
However, Rodrygo has made it clear he’s not ready to swap Madrid for Riyadh just yet.
The report further adds that the winger has set his sights on the Premier League, with sources saying he’s only interested in moving to England if he leaves Spain.
Rodrygo fell out with Carlo Ancelotti over playing time but the situation hasn’t significantly improved since Xabi Alonso took over from the Italian.
The Brazilian forward is with Madrid at the Club World Cup but he’s only played 23 minutes in four games as reports of an exit intensify.
If he decides he wants a new challenge, his first choice would be to stay in Europe with England’s top flight being his preferred destination.
Rodrygo has also been linked to Arsenal recently while Chelsea were mentioned before, even though the Blues have now signed Brighton’s Joao Pedro and Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens.
Inside Arsenal’s frustrating striker transfer saga
By Jordan Davies
ARSENAL’S never-ending hunt for a world-class striker is in turmoil as deals for Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres stall.
The Gunners were confident of doing their business quickly this summer after months of preparation by boss Mikel Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta.
But inflated asking prices and broken gentlemen’s agreements have derailed those plans and left Arsenal frustrated.
Sesko believed he would be allowed to leave RB Leipzig for around £60million, while SunSport understands Gyokeres was told £59m would be enough to seal his own exit.
But those price-tags have gone up, leaving Arsenal debating whether they represent value for money.
While the players’ camps are also growing restless, knowing the Gunners can only sign one of them.
So what next? Will Arsenal keep waiting in the hope of fees eventually going down? Or turn to other targets, like Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike?
Whatever they decide, with pre-season looming and the fixtures already out, Arteta will be desperate for them to move quickly to avoid another nearly season.
So, Al Nassr know they have a chance and aren’t backing down.
The Saudi Pro League side are also reportedly eyeing Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli as an alternative.
The Sun reported this week that Arsenal could be tempted into selling the 24-year-old as Mikel Arteta looks to shake things up at the Emirates.
The Gunners have been strongly linked to Chelsea winger Noni Madueke – and the player is open to the move with personal terms agreed.
Madueke’s direct style of play is said to have caught the eye of Arteta who is determined to challenge for the Premier League title again next season.
SunSport understands that Arsenal have made firm contact with Madueke’s camp and are pushing to get the deal across the line.
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