Arsenal could be forced to spend more than £80million to secure the services of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo this summer. The Gunners are on the hunt for attacking talent after faltering in front of goal at times last season.

Arsenal remain one of the Premier League's most active clubs in the transfer market and are closing in on the capture of Noni Madueke from Chelsea whilst Manchester United continue to pursue Bryan Mbe

Liverpool have joined Arsenal as the two clubs who can 'grant' Real Madrid winger Rodrygo what he wants from a transfer this summer, according to reports.

With his playing minutes on a downward trajectory, Rodrygo watched from the sidelines for the fifth game running as Real suffered a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of PSG in the Club World Cup semi-finals.

“Chelsea wanted another 10 or second striker who could play out wide or at nine, but Arsenal want an Eberechi Eze who plays behind the striker, not like Joao Pedro, and that’s probably why Arsenal didn’t enter the race.”

According to reports, Arsenal and Liverpool have been given a boost as Xabi Alonso has ‘decided’ to offload three Real Madrid stars this summer. Alonso is facing an uphill task after replacing former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti,

The 26-year-old midfielder is Arsenal's second signing of the summer transfer window under new sporting director Andrea Berta.

LONDON — Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad on Sunday, finally making the move to the Premier League after turning down Liverpool last year. The transfer fee wasn’t disclosed but the BBC reported Arsenal has paid almost 60 million pounds ($82 million) for the 26-year-old Zubimendi.

UEFA has confirmed a significant rule change to its Champions League knockout format, following criticism over last season’s scheduling that saw Arsenal denied home second legs despite finishing well above Real Madrid and PSG in the league phase.