There might be another 90 minutes to play, but for most Arsenal fans, the season is now done.
Instead of looking forward to what is now a pretty meaningless Premier League game on Sunday afternoon, supporters are beginning to dream about what the club might do in the summer transfer window.
After all, after last year, new Sporting Director Andrea Berta has a big job on his hands convincing them that the board are prepared to go all in to finally get the club over the line next season.
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Fortunately, recent reports have now touted an international superstar for a move to the Gunners, someone who is just the sort of signing fans have been crying out for and someone who'd be a dream addition for Bukayo Saka.
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The last few weeks have seen Arsenal linked to a plethora of incredibly talented footballers, such as Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze.
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The former could end up costing the club as little as £55m if reports are to be believed, which may well be one of the deals of the summer, as in just 51 games this term, he has scored 53 goals and provided 13 assists.
Eze, on the other hand, will cost around £68m due to a release clause in his current deal, although again, thanks to his ability to play in multiple positions and the fact he's racked up 25 goal involvements in 42 games this season, makes that fee seem more than reasonable.
Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup
However, to really help take the team to another level and across the finishing line next season, Arteta and Co may want to sign a bonafide superstar, someone like Rodrygo.
According to a recent report from Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Arsenal are "now seriously considering" moving for the Real Madrid star.
The journalist has revealed that talks have already "begun behind the scenes" and that the deal is "on."
The report does not mention a price, but according to other stories from earlier this month, the Brazilian winger could be available for around £85m.
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It would be a complicated and costly transfer to get done, but given Rodrygo's stature and ability, it's one worth pushing the boat out for, especially as it would seriously help Saka as well.
Why Rodrygo would be a dream signing for Saka
So, if Arsenal are able to get the deal done and bring Rodryo to the Emirates this summer, just why would his signing be such a good thing for Saka?
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo
Well, the first thing is that he'd finally be able to take some of the burden off his shoulders, as not only is he a natural left-winger, but he's one who knows just where the goal is.
Said to be among the "best players in the world" by Carlo Ancelotti, in 52 appearances last season, he scored 18 goals and provided nine assists in 52 games, which worked out to an average of a goal involvement every 1.92 games.
Then this season, even though Los Blancos have struggled more, he's still managed to put up impressive numbers of 13 goals and 10 assists in 50 appearances, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 2.17 games.
For context, Gabriel Martinelli has scored ten goals and provided six assists in as many games, and Leandro Trossard has scored ten goals and provided nine assists in 55 games.
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So, with someone as effective as the Brazilian off the left, the Gunners mercurial number seven wouldn't have to do quite as much himself, which could help him perform better.
The next significant benefit to signing the Real ace is that he's more than comfortable playing off the right as well, so Arteta could more easily rest the Hale End superstar and help prevent him from suffering any more serious injuries.
Finally, during his time in Madrid, the Osasco-born dynamo has won everything there is to win in the club game, from league titles to the Champions League, so his know-how in those tense must-win games could finally help the North Londoners get over the line next season, and in turn, help Saka achieve his dreams of leading the team to glory.
Ultimately, while he'll cost them a pretty penny, Arsenal should be doing all they can to sign Rodrygo this summer, as not only would he help elevate the whole team, but he could also be the perfect teammate for Saka.
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