Real Madrid insist that Arsenal have not made an approach for Rodrygo at this point, according to Spanish journalist Guillem Balague.
The Gunners have been linked with the Brazilian attacker all summer, with manager Mikel Arteta a keen admirer of the Madrid star.
Arsenal are still looking to sign another attacker despite not being expected to move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze again.
The latest on Rodrygo
π΅ Now City have decided to keep Savinho, the option of Rodrygo going to City is over
π΅ Rodrygo has not told Real Madrid he wants to leave
π΅ There has been zero offers for him at his point
π΅ Real Madrid is asking for β¬100 but closer to the end of theβ¦ pic.twitter.com/m4OCrvTw3t
β Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) August 19, 2025
A move for Rodrygo is not on the cards at the moment as Madrid are demanding β¬100 million from suitors for him.
However, they would accept less (β¬60-70m) towards the ending days of the summer transfer window, but as it stands, he is not expected to leave.
He is not in the plans of manager Xabi Alonso, with the Spaniard hardly featuring him during the Club World Cup.
An exit could be in the best interest of both parties, and Arsenal will likely continue to keep tabs on the situation.
Getting the 24-year-old for around β¬60m is a deal the Gunners cannot afford to miss out on, and they could do with such a quality and versatile attacker within their ranks.
Rodrygo can play on both wings, as a striker and as a number 10, and Arteta could do with such an option in his team.
Arsenal kicked off the 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, but it was far from an impressive performance.
Viktor Gyokeres was unable to make an impact as the Gunners did not play to the strengths of the Sweden international striker.
Arsenal need a plan B if they want to win major silverware this term, and Rodrygo could be their answer given what he brings to the table.
Suitors will likely make serious moves for the Madrid star in the last week of the summer transfer window.
The North London club should not hesitate to swoop once the opportunity presents itself.