Mikel Arteta and Jesus Rodriguez (Photo: David Ramos, Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Arsenal is one of the clubs leading the race to sign the real Betis Wonderkid Yes Rodriguez this summer, sources said Catch off side.
Gunners have been closely monitoring Rodriguez in their recent matches in Laliga, as is the case with both Liverpool and Chelsea.
The Arsenal Scout is very impressed with the 19-year-old, and is understood by the North London giants to see this as an exciting potential investment in the future.
Mikel Arteta can do this summer by increasing the depth of attack. And it appears that Rodriguez has emerged as someone who can influence both the present and the future.
Jesus Rodriguez’s Transfer Chase gets hot before summer
Still, it is still unclear whether Arsenal will be able to snap Rodriguez, as Betis is understood to be keen to keep Spain internationally for a little longer.
Big offers could force their hands, but there have been no talks or offers to players yet. Catch off side I understand.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal will strengthen their interest in the coming weeks and months, but they may have to be careful of Chelsea and Liverpool.
We all know that Chelsea are always particularly keen to hoover the best young players in the world, and that Rodriguez is a good fit for part of their strategy.
Liverpool, on the other hand, needs someone more reliable than the injured Diogo Jota, so adding depth to the front 3 could also benefit from it.
And while Mohamed Sarah is currently signing a new contract at Anfield, there is uncertainty about Luis Diaz’s future this summer.
Rodriguez would clearly have an interesting option to consider. And it seems like it’s only a matter of time before Betis has to accept that this top talent has to move on to something bigger.