TBR Football can exclusively confirm that Real Madrid have made a transfer decision regarding one of their players that could benefit Arsenal in pursuit of another of their stars.
Arsenal are interested in Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes. Indeed, TBR Football recently confirmed that Arsenal “love” Rodrygo and are keen to press home their interest.
Rodrygo has grown concerned about his future at the Bernabeu in recent weeks amid increasingly intense competition for the forward places.
Vinicius Junior has also found himself on the wishlists of several Premier League clubs, such as Chelsea and Manchester City, but it looks as though they’ll be disappointed.
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Real Madrid consider Vinicius Jr ‘untouchable’ amid Rodrygo Goes uncertainty
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Chelsea and Manchester City have been informed that Vinicius Jr will not be leaving Real Madrid this summer.
Indeed, he is set to confirm a new contract with the Spanish giants.
The future of Vinicius Jr has been in a little doubt heading into this summer given the frustrating summer he and the club went through.
There has also been the appointment of a new head coach in the shape of Xabi Alonso.
Both Chelsea and City are long-term suitors of Vini and keep regular checks on the 24-year-old’s situation.
We can confirm that both clubs, along with other suitors – including the Saudi Pro League – had been informed that there could be a scenario that saw the Brazilian leave this summer.
However, those doubts are being put to bed and they have been told that he won’t be leaving the Spanish capital anytime soon.
We can confirm that Florentino Perez has been pushing ahead with a new deal for the club’s No. 7 – who the Real supremo considers ‘untouchable’.
Sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed to TBR Football that a new five-year deal is ‘all but done’.
New boss Alonso has no issues with Vini and has confirmed internally that he will be one of his key players.
Rodrygo also believes that Arda Guler is a personal favourite of Alonso’s.
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Other forwards Arsenal are monitoring this summer
TBR Football previously revealed that Arsenal have been taking a close look at a long list of strikers they have watched before.
These include Viktor Gyokeres, Ollie Watkins, Dusan Vlahovic, Jonathan David, Victor Osimhen, Moises Kean, Mateo Retegui, Hugo Ekitike, Samu Aghehowa and Victor Boniface.
The report on Gyokeres has been particularly impressive, as have those for Osimhen, David and Ekitike.
Alexander Isak is also on Arsenal’s radar, but striking a deal for him would be difficult, particularly since Newcastle United have qualified for the Champions League.