Arsenal chief Andrea Berta has a new plan in place to beat Manchester City in the race for Rodrygo Goes’ signature.
According to a report from TBR Football, Arsenal have reignited their pursuit of Real Madrid ace Rodrygo. The Gunners have held fresh talks with his camp last weekend, and their sporting director Andrea Berta has devised a new plan, as they look to beat rivals Manchester City to his signature.
Rodrygo’s future has been up in the air since the start of the summer. The arrival of Xabi Alonso has seen him go down the pecking order at Madrid, which was quite evident during the Club World Cup. Los Blancos are open to selling him as long as their demands are met.
Meanwhile, the player is also considering his future, as he seeks regular minutes ahead of the World Cup next summer. Arsenal and Manchester City are two Premier League giants who are very keen on his signature.
The Gunners have been working on a potential transfer for some time. They have been patiently waiting for the opportunity to make a move. While they have already added Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke to bolster their attack, Mikel Arteta wants an upgrade on Gabriel Martinelli out wide on the left.
Rodrygo is seen as an ideal fit for their project. He has the qualities to help them close the gap at the top and win major silverware. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of the Brazilian winger and wants him at his disposal.
Arsenal are looking to beat Manchester City in this race
His versatility and experience at the highest level could come in handy. City are looking to cash in on Savinho, amidst interest from Tottenham. His departure will not only make room for the 24-year-old but also give them the financial strength to sign the Madrid sensation.
City have also made fresh contacts with the player’s agents, as they look to strike a deal before the transfer deadline. With Guadiola’s team in the mix, Berta has come up with a new plan to secure Rodrygo’s signature.
They are looking to sign him on an initial loan deal before making it permanent next summer, similar to how they signed Martin Odegaard from Madrid back in the day. While they have a great relationship with the Spanish giants, and it will certainly help their cause, they might struggle to sign him on loan if City offer the sum upfront.