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Three Premier League teams approach agents of Real Madrid star over summer move – report
Rodrygo could be heading for a dramatic summer departure from Real Madrid, as serious interest from the Premier League intensifies.
According to Fichajes, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal have all made concrete approaches to the Brazilian forward’s entourage, aiming to secure his signature before the next transfer window opens.
The 24-year-old, who has scored 13 goals this season, is reportedly considering his options amid growing uncertainty about his role at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Despite maturing significantly as a player, Rodrygo has faced fluctuating minutes under Carlo Ancelotti, especially with the emergence of Jude Bellingham and the impending arrival of Kylian Mbappe.
Premier League teams circling
It is said that Chelsea see Rodrygo as an essential component to build around Cole Palmer. The plan at Stamford Bridge is to pair Rodrygo with a striker like Benjamin Sesko to form a dynamic, youthful frontline capable of evolving into one of the most feared in the Premier League.
The Blues have reportedly made direct contact with his agents, hoping to steal a march on their rivals.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are eyeing the Brazilian as a tactical fit for their frontline. Mikel Arteta reportedly views Rodrygo as an ideal reinforcement, a technically gifted, versatile forward who can play on either flank or even centrally.
His inclusion would provide an explosive alternative to Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli on the left, perfectly complementing Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz in attack.
Manchester City are not to be left behind. Pep Guardiola has long admired Rodrygo’s flair and work ethic, and with doubts over the futures of Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku, the City boss believes the Madrid star could bring the required balance and quality.
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Real Madrid eye €40 millon-rated goalkeeper as potential Thibaut Courtois replacement
Real Madrid boast one of the best goalkeepers in world football in the form of Thibaut Courtois.
However, the Belgian is already 34 and his current contract at the club expires at the end of the season.
Although Real Madrid are keen on extending his contract, they are preparing for the possibility of life beyond the veteran goalkeeper as well.
Keeping that in mind, Real Madrid are already keeping tabs on the market and monitoring potential replacements, with Diogo Costa emerging as one of the options.
Real Madrid interested in Diogo Costa
As reported by Bernabeu Digital, Costa is among the goalkeepers Real Madrid are interested in, as they look for potential replacements for Courtois.
The Portuguese international is regarded highly and has been endorsed personally by the club’s new goalkeeping coach, Nuno Santos.
Jose Mourinho is also said to be playing a key role in driving the club’s interest in Costa, who currently plies his trade for FC Porto.
At age of just 26, Costa has established himself as the firm number one for the Portugal national team, having already won almost 50 caps.
€40 million for Costa?
Acquiring the services of Diogo Costa, though, won’t be a walk in the park for Real Madrid.
The Portuguese international is valued at around €40 million, which the club might see as steep.
But given the experience and the quality Costa offers, Real Madrid do indeed see him as the ideal candidate to replace Courtois, if necessary.
Given that he is also liked by Mourinho and Santos, there is no reason why Real Madrid will be against paying that premium for the goalkeeper, especially if Courtois ends up leaving the club.
Real Madrid, though, are also open to finding an in-house replacement for Courtois, with Javi Navarro, in particular, making a lot of waves in the lower divisions.
That being said, everything indicates Courtois will sign a new contract so there shouldn’t be any immediate need for a replacement.
