Arsenal star Gabriel Magalhaes has spoken about the rumours linking Real Madrid forward Rodrygo with a move to the Gunners this summer.
The summer transfer window will reopen on Monday and Arsenal are continuing to be linked with a move for Rodrygo ahead of next season.
The Brazilian's future has been the subject of intense speculation over the last few weeks, with Arsenal mentioned as the most likely destination if he was to leave the Santiago Bernabeu.
Rodrygo scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists for Madrid last season, who will now have a new manager at the helm, with Xabi Alonso replacing Carlo Ancelotti this summer.
Gabriel and Rodrygo are international teammates for Brazil, and the Arsenal defender has now been asked about the prospect of linking up with his compatriot at club level.
Speaking on the Podpah Podcast, Gabriel was asked if he knew about the Gunners potentially being interested in signing Rodrygo this summer.
Arsenal target Rodrygo
Rodrygo has been linked with Arsenal (Image: Getty Images)
"I don’t know," said Gabriel in reply.
The Arsenal defender continued: "Obviously, Rodrygo is a phenomenon for me. He’s not at Arsenal. If it depended on me, I’ve told people already, he’s a phenomenon."
It remains to be seen where Rodrygo will be playing his football next season, with Arsenal continuing to be mentioned on the rumour mill as being interested in signing the Madrid star this summer.
Mikel Arteta has already been handed a boost this summer with Gabriel putting pen to paper on a new contract at the club.
Gabriel missed the final weeks of last season with a hamstring injury, but has now committed his future at the Emirates until 2029 and will be busy looking ahead to making his return for the start of the new campaign.
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