ARSENAL could make a shock swoop for Rodrygo, it’s been claimed.
Gunners boss is keen to add more firepower to his squad, which is on course for a third-straight second-place Premier League finish, this summer.
The Gunners’ Prem and challenges fell short following devastating injuries to forwards and .
The north Londoners are reportedly keen on signing ace , who is also on the radar of their Prem rivals Manchester United.
But according to reports, they’re also interested in signing from Real Madrid.
That’s according to The Athletic, who claim Arteta is a “fan”;; of the Brazilian winger, who can also play up front.
Rodrygo has enjoyed a stellar season with Los Blancos, scoring 13 goals and notching 10 assists in 50 appearances.
The 24-year-old is well aware of the intense speculation surrounding his future.
But he’s seemingly pledged his allegiance to Real, sharing a photo of the Bernabeu to his Instagram story with “Vamos Real”;; emblazoned across it.
The Emirates faithful were left frustrated by Arteta’s failure to sign a new striker in January, which ultimately came back to haunt him.
And the Spaniard has promised a “big”;; transfer window ahead of the 2025/26 season.
“It’s going to be a big one and we are very excited about it.
“The way we planned the first five summers, they were going to be very big and they were going to have different objectives.
“Because the turnaround of players and the objective of those windows was going to be different.
“But now, when you are going to go again, we want to increase the depth of the squad.
“But as well, we want to increase the quality and the skills that we need to go to the next step.”;;
