Arsenal are now waiting for the green light to move for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, and they want to bring him in alongside Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
Adding a new forward could be a major priority for the Gunners in the summer transfer window, and we might see more than one arrive through the door at the Emirates Stadium. Eze and Rodrygo are two names linked with a move to Arsenal as Mikel Arteta and his recruitment team look to add more quality in the final third.
The Gunners recently confirmed the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga to strengthen their goalkeeping department, and attention could now shift to bringing in some attacking options. The new financial year in terms of profit and sustainability regulations began on 1st July, so we could see clubs around England ramp up their business in the coming days and weeks.
Arsenal Waiting for Green Light to Move for Rodrygo
He's yet to signal that he's ready to leave Real Madrid
Rodrygo
According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Arsenal are still having to wait for the green light from Real Madrid winger Rodrygo before they can do anything about their interest in the Brazilian international. The Gunners are continuing to wait and will make a move to secure his signature if Rodrygo signals that he's ready to give up on Real Madrid.
Rodrygo's statistics for Real Madrid this season
Unfortunately for Arsenal, he's had to do so as of yet and has featured at the Club World Cup for Xabi Alonso's side over the last few weeks. Last time out against Juventus, Rodrygo, described as a 'world-class superstar' by former teammate Luka Modric, was an unused sub for Madrid, which isn't a positive sign for the winger in terms of his game time at the club.
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Arsenal Would Love to Move for Rodrygo
They want him alongside Eze
Eberechi Eze in action for Crystal Palace
Sources have confirmed that Arsenal would love to make a move to sign Rodrygo right now, but they are having to respect the wishes of Real Madrid, who are still competing at the Club World Cup. They are also having to respect the player's camp by letting his situation play out naturally.
Arsenal are also in talks to sign Crystal Palace star Eze, but that move is unrelated to their interest in Rodrygo. The Gunners are seeking to make serious squad upgrades that will help put them firmly in the mix to win trophies in the 2025/2026 campaign.
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All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 02/07/2025