Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly behind Chelsea in the race to sign 24-year-old Brazilian international Rodrygo Goes from Real Madrid next year.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Rodrygo Goes is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are scouring the market for a versatile attacker and have set their sights on the disgruntled Real Madrid winger. Arsenal and Liverpool are also keen on signing the Brazilian international, but they are behind Chelsea in the race to sign him.
Rodrygo Goes and his Real Madrid misery
Rodrygo Goes has reached a crossroads in his career after struggling for game time under Xabi Alonso. While the South American attacker has made significant progress since joining Real Madrid from Santos in July 2019, he has fallen in the pecking order since Alonso took over from Carlo Ancelotti earlier this year.
The 24-year-old barely featured for Los Blancos during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and he has managed only 452 minutes of game time in 16 outings this season. The situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs, particularly from the Premier League. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the winter transfer window.
A man in demand
The Brazilian international has been on Arsenal’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, as Leandro Trossard faces an uncertain future at the Emirates heading into the next two transfer windows. Additionally, signing the Real Madrid attacker’s versatility makes him an appealing rotation option for Mikel Arteta.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest in Rodrygo Goes is understandable. The Blues are eager to bolster their offensive unit by signing a wide attacker, as the current options have not been productive enough in the final third. So, the disgruntled Real Madrid attacker has emerged as a viable target for Chelsea.
As for Liverpool, the Reds hold a long-standing interest in the former Santos prodigy. The continued interest makes sense, as Mohamed Salah’s long-term future at Anfield is uncertain. So, the Real Madrid attacker is a viable target for Liverpool. However, the Premier League champions and Arsenal are behind Chelsea in the race to sign him.
Real Madrid will hope to recoup around €80 million from Rodrygo’s departure, and with Chelsea leading the battle for his signature, a move to Stamford Bridge may be on the cards. It will be interesting to see how Arsenal and Liverpool respond in the coming weeks.