Arsenal have been alerted to Real Madrid star Rodrygo’s potential availability in January, with the Brazilian considering his future at the club after a difficult start to the season under manager Xabi Alonso, journalist Graeme Bailey has claimed.
The Gunners registered an interest in signing Rodrygo during the summer transfer window before the 24-year-old was persuaded to stay and fight for his place in the Spanish capital.
However, after making just three starts in all competitions so far this term, Rodrygo is said to be contemplating a mid-season departure from Real, putting several European clubs on red alert.
It remains to be seen whether Real would consider a January deal for the forward, who is under contract at the Santiago Bernabeu until the summer of 2028, earning a reported £345,000 per week.
Arsenal Eyeing Move for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo
Rodrygo in action for Real Madrid
According to Bailey, Arsenal have been alerted to Rodrygo’s uncertain situation at Real Madrid via intermediaries after showing strong interest in signing the Brazilian before the season.
The summer transfer window saw Arsenal spend heavily on reinforcements up front, with Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke bolstering Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Rodrygo finds himself down in Alonso’s pecking order at the start of the season, below the likes of Arda Guler, Franco Mastantuono and starters Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.
The Spanish manager is happy to keep the Brazilian at the Santiago Bernabeu but has little intention of changing his role within the squad, with Rodrygo registering just 327 minutes of football for Real this season.
The Brazilian forward has zero goals and two assists in 11 appearances for Los Blancos, with both contributions coming in the Champions League wins over Marseille and Kairat Almaty.
Rodrygo last scored a La Liga goal in January during Real’s 4-1 win over Las Palmas, while his last Champions League goal came in March in the 2-1 win against Atletico.
Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League standings following their 2-0 win at Burnley last weekend, their seventh game in a row without conceding a goal.
The North London side next visit Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday before taking on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.