Arsenal eye £39m Rodrygo swoop as Real Madrid exit looms

Arsenal remain keen on signing Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes, according to journalist Graeme Bailey. The Brazilian, valued at £39m on Transfermarkt, is recovering from an ACL injury and enters the final year of his Real Madrid contract in summer 2027, making a bargain summer move possible.

  • Target: Rodrygo Goes, 25-year-old Real Madrid attacker
  • Valuation: £39m on Transfermarkt
  • Contract: Final year at Real Madrid from summer 2027
  • Injury status: Recovering from ACL injury, back early next year
  • Timeline: January move ruled out, summer 2027 possible
  • Source: Graeme Bailey via Football Talk

Deal details

Arsenal are reportedly keen on Rodrygo Goes, but a January transfer is effectively ruled out due to his recovery from an ACL injury. The Brazilian is expected to return to action early next year, making a summer move more realistic.

Rodrygo is entering the final year of his Real Madrid contract in summer 2027, meaning he could be available on a bargain deal. Transfermarkt values him at £39 million. Real Madrid have been open to selling him for over a year, and the arrival of Yan Diomande could push him out of the Bernabeu.

Injury and availability

Rodrygo Goes is currently recovering from an ACL injury and will not be available until early next year. This rules out any January transfer. However, the forward has a generally good fitness record, so a return to his best is expected sooner rather than later.

Why Arsenal want Rodrygo

Arsenal had been keen on signing a left winger in the summer after both Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard departed the club. Christos Tzolis was signed, but for much of last month it was expected another forward would join the Greek.

Vinicius Junior was of strong interest to the Gunners amid a contract standoff with Real Madrid, but the Brazilian international eventually extended his stay at the Bernabeu, ruling Arsenal out of the picture. Now Rodrygo is believed to be the subject of their interest.

Rodrygo has been in terrific form for Los Blancos over the last few seasons, playing a massive role in two Champions League wins in 2022 and 2024. His electric dribbling, clinical finishing and decision-making make him a lethal winger. His ability to play on the left as well as the right would hold him in especially good stead at Arsenal.

What happens next

Arsenal will monitor Rodrygo's recovery and contract situation. A summer move is on the cards if he enters the final year of his deal. The coming months will reveal how much Real Madrid seek for his services and whether Arsenal formalise their interest.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rodrygo joining Arsenal in January?

No, a January move is ruled out because Rodrygo is recovering from an ACL injury and will only be back early next year.

How much is Rodrygo valued at?

Rodrygo is valued at £39 million on Transfermarkt.

Why is Rodrygo available for a bargain?

He enters the final year of his Real Madrid contract in summer 2027, and Real Madrid have been open to selling him for over a year.

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