Liverpool and Arsenal are preparing significant offers for one Real Madrid player, who could be available in 2025.
The Premier League giants are preparing for battle at the Emirates Stadium this weekend in a bumper Super Sunday clash, with both sides setting their sights on the title.
Mikel Arteta’s side will be looking to bounce back from this past weekend’s defeat at Bournemouth and will be without William Saliba after his red card. Riccardo Calafiori and Benjamin White also went off during their Champions League tie with Shakhtar Donetsk, leaving fans sweating over a potential injury crisis in defence not long after one in midfield.
However, the two sides now look to take their battles off the pitch, setting their sights on the Bernabeu for another player to add to their teams.
Brazil international to leave Real Madrid?
Since the signing of Kylian Mbappe, one player who has fallen off the radar at Madrid is Brazilian international Rodrygo. The winger is capable of playing as a striker as well as the right wing but is not guaranteed to start every game. One reason for this has been the way Ancelotti has adapted his team to allow Jude Bellingham to play as more of an attacking midfielder alongside Vinicius Jr.
The possibility of Rodrygo leaving the Bernabeu has always been present, with reports linking Manchester United in the past as Madrid were rumoured to have been considering a move to fund the expensive Kylian Mbappe move despite the Frenchman being a free agent.
With El Clasico approaching, a blow has been dealt to both player and club, with the winger confirmed to be missing the game through injury alongside Thibaut Courtois, who is doubtful for the fixture.
Which club is likely to sign Rodrygo?
While Fichajes reports that both Liverpool and Arsenal are keen on a move for the Brazilian, TEAMtalk has gone on to add that they understand there are targets higher on the list at Anfield as Arne Slot looks to potentially replace Mohammed Salah, who is out of contract on Merseyside next year.
Arsenal would be an ideal environment for him, as they currently have Bukayo Saka on the right-hand side, but he is persistently mentioned as a player who needs less game time. Meanwhile, they are in need of a striker, with Kai Havertz being forced back amidst an injury crisis in midfield, leaving the Gunners with options and cover in both departments.