Arsenal are willing to make a £77m bid for a "superstar" forward, who is now keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer, according to a report.
Gunners closing in on deal for Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres is clearly determined to seal a move to north London, with widespread reports stating the striker has refused to turn up to Sporting CP training ahead of the new campaign, and Fabrizio Romano has revealed Arsenal is the only club he wants to sign for.
Andrea Berta has held positive talks over a deal for the centre-forward, and there is a belief that a fee is "virtually agreed", with David Ornstein stating on Sunday evening that Arsenal are in the "final steps in negotiations" with Sporting for the striker.
However, the lack of a top striker was arguably not the only reason Mikel Arteta's side came up short last season, with the manager also lacking depth in wide areas at times, given that Bukayo Saka spent a lot of time on the treatment table.
As such, Arsenal have set their sights on another forward, and reports from Spain have revealed they would be willing to pay around €90m (£77m) to get a deal for Real Madrid's Rodrygo over the line, with the player making a move to north London his first choice.
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The incredible talent is going to be a superstar for Arsenal.
The Brazilian has attracted interest from some of the Premier League's top clubs this summer, while Bayern Munich are also keen, but his number one choice would be to move to the Emirates Stadium.
There is also a feeling that playing under Arteta could be a good fit for the 24-year-old, given that he would be likely to receive more game time than at Real Madrid, having only featured sporadically at the Club World Cup.
"Superstar" Rodrygo could be exactly what Arsenal need
In order to compete on all fronts next season, Arsenal will need to have strength in depth in attack, and the Madrid forward would be a versatile option for Arteta, given that he is capable of playing on both wings and through the middle.
Real Madrid's Rodrygo-1
Not only that, but the Brazil international has been a regular source of goals and assists for Madrid over the past few seasons, most notably catching the eye in the Champions League during the 2024-25 campaign.
Competition Appearances Goals Assists
La Liga 30 6 6
Champions League 12 5 2
Supercopa 2 2 0
Copa del Rey 5 0 2
Intercontinental Cup 1 1 0
Having also been lauded as a "superstar" by Luka Modric, there is every indication that Rodrygo would be a success at the Emirates Stadium.