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Arsenal to rival Chelsea! Gunners step up transfer interest in Real Madrid's Rodrygo as mystery surrounds attacker's future

<p>Arsenal are already holding talks about a possible bid for the winger, <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-arsenal-mit-interesse-an-real-star-rodrygo-mit-folgen-fuer-wirtz/13372218/35311" target="_blank"><em>Sky Sport</em></a> in Germany reports, with the Gunners exploring all options as they believe getting a deal over the line will be complicated. The north Londoners have even dropped their interest in Leroy Sane to pursue Rodrygo instead.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><strong>GOAL </strong>revealed on Tuesday that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-set-launch-shock-rodrygo-transfer-bid-making-initial-contact-with-real-madrid-star-s-entourage/bltda6fe428d709cee3" target="_blank">Chelsea are also preparing an offer for the 24-year-old and have already been in touch with his agent</a> to sound him out about a switch to Stamford Bridge.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Rodrygo's future at Madrid <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/rodrygo-one-foot-out-real-madrid-arsenal-man-utd-linked-huge-decision-future/blt8a019fdeecb82d71" target="_blank">has come into question</a> as he is no longer guaranteed a place in the Madrid starting XI since the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, though he has managed 50 appearances in all competitions this season. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>A summer exit appears to be a possibility for Rodrygo, but Arsenal or Chelsea will <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-85m-rodrygo-premier-league-offer-summer-transfer-interest-man-utd-arsenal/bltc760e1e9a819bcc0" target="_blank">reportedly have to spend around £85 million ($114m) to convince Madrid to sell him</a> this summer.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR RODRYGO?

Arsenal to rival Chelsea! Gunners step up transfer interest in Real Madrid's Rodrygo as mystery surrounds attacker's future | Goal.com

Arsenal have emerged as contenders to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid after it was reported Chelsea are lining up an offer for the Brazilian.