Real Madrid Name New Asking Price as Liverpool and Arsenal Chase Rodrygo
Another day, another transfer saga heating up faster than a Wembley pie in the microwave. This time, it’s Rodrygo, who’s caught in a full-blown Premier League tug-of-war between Liverpool and Arsenal, and Real Madrid have just upped the stakes.
The New Price Tag
According to reports from Spain (who never sleep in transfer season), Real Madrid have slapped a fresh €100 million (£86m) price tag on the Brazilian winger. That’s quite the markup considering whispers earlier this summer had him available for a more modest £67 million. But hey, when two Premier League giants come sniffing around, Madrid know how to drive up the price like it’s eBay on steroids.
Arsenal Were First at the Table
Arsenal made the first move earlier this summer, before getting busy closing a £55m deal for Chelsea’s Noni Madueke. But with Madueke favouring the right flank, there’s still wiggle room on the left. Add to that the rumblings about Gabriel Martinelli catching Bayern Munich’s eye, and suddenly Rodrygo could become more than just a wishlist item.
Let’s be clear: Arsenal don’t want to sell Martinelli but if something dramatic happens, Rodrygo could slot into that left-wing role faster than Arteta can say “positional play.”
Enter Liverpool
Now Liverpool have entered the race, and things are getting spicy. New boss Arne Slot has already splashed £115m on German wonderkid Florian Wirtz, but they’re not done just yet, especially if Luis Diaz ends up heading to Barcelona, who apparently want every winger alive, including Rashford and Nico Williams.
So if Diaz exits, the Reds are eyeing Rodrygo as a direct replacement, quick, versatile, and already used to high-pressure football. Sounds very Klopp-y… oh wait.
What’s Gone Wrong at Madrid?
So why is a 24-year-old with 270 appearances, 3 La Liga titles, and 2 Champions Leagues suddenly up for grabs? According to the reports, Rodrygo’s relationship with Real Madrid has gone off a cliff. He barely featured under Xabi Alonso during the Club World Cup (benched in 5 of 6 games), and the Spanish press claim he’s now “more of a problem than a solution.”
Harsh? Maybe. But it does explain the sudden willingness to cash in.
Micah Richards Thinks It’s Happening
Even Micah Richards has chimed in on The Rest Is Football podcast, saying:
“Rodrygo didn’t want to play on the right, he’s frustrated. Everyone wants the left now! I really believe he could leave this summer. He’s top class and I think he’d fit Arsenal perfectly.”
Micah’s rarely wrong about vibes, and Rodrygo-to-Arsenal has some serious “Ødegaard 2.0” energy.
What Happens Next?
So here we are:
Madrid want £86m
Arsenal are lurking (especially if Martinelli leaves)
Liverpool are circling (especially if Diaz leaves)
And Rodrygo? He’s probably wondering why he ever agreed to play on the right wing in the first place.
Either way, buckle up, because this transfer battle might just be one of the messiest, most expensive winger swaps of the summer.
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