Overview

• Gabriel Magalhaes publicly urged Arsenal to sign Rodrygo Goes, calling him a ‘phenomenon’ during a PodPah podcast appearance.
• Rodrygo’s playing time at Real Madrid has been reduced by competition from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr, fueling speculation over a move.
• The Brazilian winger has three years remaining on his contract and Real Madrid have set a €80 million (£67.5 million) asking price.
• Arsenal have designated a striker and a winger as their top summer transfer priorities with Rodrygo among the leading candidates for the flank.
• Rodrygo is due to meet with Real Madrid’s new manager Xabi Alonso to discuss his role, a discussion that could determine his availability.