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Arsenal preparing €70 million offer for wantaway Real Madrid rising star
According to a recent report from SPORT, it has come to light that Arsenal are preparing a major €70 million offer to try and sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes, as speculation around the Brazilian’s future continues to grow.
It is no secret that the London club sees the 24-year-old as a perfect fit to strengthen their attack and push the team to new heights under Mikel Arteta.
Rodrygo’s position at Real Madrid has come into question after a difficult end to the 2024/25 season. The winger struggled with stress and muscle problems, injuries that were never formally confirmed by the club’s medical staff.
These issues, paired with growing competition in the squad, have left his role under the incoming manager Xabi Alonso uncertain.
Arsenal are keeping a close watch
Arsenal’s interest is serious. As reported by the outlet, club insiders believe the Brazil forward has the exact profile needed to break through tight defences and provide the spark Arsenal often miss in crucial moments.
Arteta and the sporting department are in agreement that Rodrygo could take the team to a new level in terms of creativity and finishing ability.
Interestingly, the Gunners are not alone in monitoring the Brazilian. Bayer Leverkusen and other top Bundesliga and Premier League clubs are watching the situation closely.
However, Arsenal are one of the few ready to act now, taking the initiative before Xabi Alonso has made his final decision about Rodrygo’s role.
Final decision rests with the player
Xabi Alonso, when asked about Rodrygo, acknowledged his talent but stopped short of making promises. As such, he is set for a crucial conversation with the player that will decide his future.
Whether Rodrygo stays or goes could ultimately depend on that upcoming conversation. While Real Madrid won’t accept anything far below €100 million, they might reconsider if the player expresses a desire to leave and Arsenal’s offer remains on the table.
For now, the final decision lies with Rodrygo. But with big clubs circling and offers being prepared, the coming weeks could define his next big move.
After a disappointing defeat to Real Betis, Real Madrid returned to winning ways on Tuesday night, following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Inter Milan.
It was a tense game for Los Blancos, who had to hold on to their slender advantage in the last stretch of the game and were unable to score more goals after an early flurry that saw them gain a 2-0 advantage.
A worrying trend in front of goal
According to MARCA, Real Madrid lead all of Europe in big chances created with 27, but they also top a far less flattering chart, having squandered 19 of them.
That means Real Madrid are missing seven out of every ten clear opportunities they generate, the worst conversion rate on the continent.
Barcelona follow closely with the same number of chances created but a superior return, having wasted 15.
The issue has become a recurring theme in recent matches. Against Betis, Real Madrid dominated and accumulated three expected goals, including a penalty missed by Kylian Mbappe, yet still contrived to lose.
Against Inter, they again peppered the goal without the necessary precision to kill the game off.
Courtois to the rescue
The victory over Inter owed much to a superb performance from Thibaut Courtois, who produced several crucial saves to preserve the three points.
The two Real Madrid goals bore Mourinho’s trademark, both stemming from high pressing. Mbappe forced an error before finishing off Brahim Diaz’s assist, while Federico Valverde capitalised on hesitation from goalkeeper Josep Martinez.
However, having eased into a 2-0 lead, Real Madrid again passed up chance after chance, allowing Inter back into the contest through Lautaro Martinez’s late goal.
It must be noted Real Madrid had 35.6% possession against Inter ranking among the lowest recorded for the club in the Champions League.
For Mourinho, the ideal is clear: winning by finishing off the chances his side create. If Real Madrid can start converting at a rate befitting their creativity, they will become an even more fearsome proposition.
