If Rodrigo really becomes available this summer, it would be mad that Arsenal will not explore the possibility of at least signing the Brazilians.
I have seen suggestions in Spain that Arsenal is pushing the most difficult thing to land a winger from Real Madrid, but that’s not what I’ve heard at this stage.
But if you let Real Madrid know that it’s open to sales for the 24-year-old, you’ll think the club must consider the opportunity.
It’s one of the market opportunities that unexpectedly appear unexpectedly, especially when you’re in the market for new wide attackers.
Rodrigo’s record speaks for itself. He is a great player and will not turn 25 until early next year. He’s the exact kind of profile that Arsenal wanted to do.
Will Rodrigo transfer to be too expensive for Arsenal?
However, the problem we see with this potential move is the price tag.
If Madrid decides to let go of Rodrigo, as far as I know, unless that’s already decided, they’ll be asking for a lot of money from the winger. You’ll expect something at least around the £80 million mark.
And I feel that such spending is a bit unlikely for me in the summer when Arsenal needs to do so many important businesses.
They are already set up to sign Martin Zubimendi with over £50 million in shade commitments, and even if the new striker is at the end of the signature, it will cost more.
So, potentially new wingers, goalkeepers and defenders are well over £100 million for two players still signed.
Arsenal could find someone cheaper than Rodrigo
That makes me feel that Rodrigo might be too far, given the fees Madrid demands.
Nico Williams, a player Mikel Arteta wants to bring to Arsenal, can be obtained for around £30 million. That’s a huge amount, and the same can be said about Rodrigo, even if Williams ordered a big wage.
So we need to wait to see how things progress in the coming weeks.
It would certainly be an exciting signature, but my guess is that summer departures will be attracting attention to making that possible.