“It has always been a dream to join Arsenal and so proud to play for the team I’ve always supported as a child”: Arsenal’s new signing delivers first speech after £80million transfer move to the Emirates
Arsenal have been told they must pay Real Madrid €80 million to sign Rodrygo after making their first move, while the Spanish club’s pursuit of Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister could end in failure.
TRENDING RUMORS
Arsenal have held the first exploratory discussions to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid, reports Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. Rodrygo has become disillusioned with his role at the Bernabeu this season, and Los Blancos are prepared to allow him to move on if the offer is right.
Liverpool have also been strongly linked with the 24-year-old Brazil international, who has won 33 caps for his country. Cadena SER has added to the speculation, saying that Real Madrid will tell Arsenal they want €80m for the winger.
Rodrygo’s representatives are sounding out potential suitors, including the Gunners. However, a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi remains Mikel Arteta’s first priority amid competition from Real Madrid.
Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has “almost an obsession” with Europa League winner Cristian Romero, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The centre-back played a key role in helping Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur to European glory on Wednesday and will almost certainly be the subject of intense interest from Los Colchoneros once the transfer window opens.
The Spanish outlet says Simeone has been constantly calling the 27-year-old Spurs defender and wants to sign the Argentina international “at all costs,” with his valuation being set at around €50 million.
Chelsea are determined to see off any interest from Real Madrid in midfielder Enzo Fernández, reports The Guardian, which adds that the Blues aren’t panicking about the situation.
There is a similar feeling at Liverpool amid interest from Los Blancos in Alexis Mac Allister. Real Madrid are also tracking Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Larsson.
