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Arsenal are set for change on and off the field this summer as Andrea Berta settles into his new Sporting Director role at the Emirates Stadium, and the 53-year-old may already have identified one of his key targets.

Arsenal's summer transfer priorities begin to emerge

The Gunners know that their Premier League title challenge is now a thing of the past. Still, Mikel Arteta can carry plenty of optimism towards the future judging by the level of talent coming through the ranks at London Colney.

However, the Spaniard will be under no illusions that signings are necessary this summer to ensure his side remain among the chasing pack next term and he will be backed financially to carry out his mission.

Arsenal ask Bayern Munich about signing £40m striker who Mikel Arteta likes

The Spaniard is a real admirer.

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Emilio Galantini

Jan 30, 2025

Following Berta’s arrival, Arteta is set to be given a war chest of £300 million to spend. Left-back, central midfield, and the wide areas are all set to receive investment alongside the goalkeeping department.

Heightening excitement ahead of the Gunners’ recruitment shake-up, Bruno Guimaraes and Martin Zubimendi have been earmarked as two high-profile Arsenal targets this summer. Nevertheless, whether FFP regulations will allow the Londoners to pull off two potential game-changing moves in the engine room remains to be seen.

While statement signings appear to be on the agenda, identifying bargain deals is also an area that Berta will be expected to excel in. His pursuit of Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich offered a clue regarding the value for money he is looking to find amid the renowned star’s availability earlier this year on a free transfer, even if the Germany international has since penned an extension at the Allianz Arena.

Continuing down that road, Arsenal’s new chief could explore an alternative market to bring the Gunners some bang for their buck this summer.

Arsenal could take advantage of Omar El Hilali release clause

According to The Sun, Arsenal are keeping tabs on Espanyol star Omar El Hilali and Berta could look to activate his £12.5 million release clause this summer.

Now a ‘genuine’ target, the Morocco international’s availability for such a cheap fee is something of an anomaly when evaluating his potential. Undoubtedly, Arteta has an abundance of defenders at his disposal, but some cover at right-back wouldn’t go amiss amid Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu’s injury problems.

Arsenal are believed to be running the rule over the defender as their summer planning begins to take shape. Labelled an “excellent dueller & 1v1 defender” by Ben Mattinson, there has been no shortage of interest in his services over the last few windows.

El Hilali has previously been targeted by Manchester City, Aston Villa and Brighton, so Arsenal may need to act swiftly to secure his signature before rival suitors emerge.

Crucially, Berta has extensive links with the Spanish top-flight due to his time at Atletico Madrid, which could give Arteta’s side the edge if any approach materlialises from their initial admiration of the Barcelona-born star.

Lionel Scaloni claims the presence of Lionel Messi is no longer a “necessity” in order for World Cup winners Argentina to enjoy success.

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• All-time great preparing to turn 38
• Remains a talismanic presence for now
• Future looks bright for the Albiceleste

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Over the course of 192 appearances for the Albiceleste, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has recorded 112 goals. He has helped his country to a global title and two Copa America crowns.

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  Countless performances of the talismanic variety have been put in by the all-time great, but he is preparing to turn 38 on June 24. Argentina are aware that a day will come when Messi is no longer available to them.

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  They have picked up impressive wins over Uruguay and Brazil during injury-enforced absences for their captain in 2026 World Cup qualifying – with tickets being booked to that tournament – while Messi was only introduced off the bench in a 1-0 win over Chile.

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  WHAT LIONEL SCALONI SAID

  There is no doubt that Argentina remain a better side when Messi is involved, but they are not a one-man team. Scaloni is taking positives from that ahead of a clash with Colombia on Tuesday.

  Argentina’s head coach said: “The team is now in a moment where it can play in the same way with Leo or without Leo, which used to be more complex in the past as we had to change some players. But now we don't have this necessity and the team works in the same way, that's good.”

Tottenham Hotspur and chairman Daniel Levy are believed to be changing their minds about selling a star player this summer, with La Liga giants Real Madrid also holding internal talks over a potential deal for him.

Tottenham stars attracting interest ahead of this summer

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, if he is indeed still in the job by next season, will likely have to contend with elite clubs attempting to poach his key squad members this summer.

52-year-old holds talks with Levy to join Tottenham as "rich offer" readied

The Lilywhites chairman personally met with him yesterday.

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Mar 28, 2025

The Lilywhites, according to TEAMtalk, are mindful of AC Milan and Atlético Madrid’s serious interest in midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur as one example. Both European heavyweights are apparently considering a swoop for the Uruguay international this summer, and Spurs are set to open formal new contract talks with Bentancur as they look to stave them off.

The £75,000-per-week ace’s contract expires in 2026, meaning time is running out for Tottenham to tie him down with fresh terms, and if they can’t, then a sale this summer could be a real possibility.

Meanwhile, there have even been suggestions that Bayern Munich are weighing up a surprise move for Son Heung-min this summer. Tottenham recently triggered the one-year extension clause in his contract, meaning he won’t be leaving until next year, but Bayern could apparently try and tempt Levy into an early transfer.

A lot of speculation has also surrounded star centre-back Cristian Romero and his long-term future at N17, with Atlético also said to be expressing an interest in the Argentine World Cup-winner alongside Bentancur.

Romero is apparently prepared to leave Tottenham this summer as well, following the club’s dismal 2024/2025, but Atlético are not the player’s only temptation.

Tottenham stance on selling Cristian Romero as Real Madrid eye move

According to GiveMeSport, Diego Simeone’s arch rivals Real are also eyeing up a move for the South American. The Galacticos are widely rumoured to be on the hunt for a big-name central defender this summer, and Romero is on their list of star-studded targets.

The outlet reports that Tottenham are now tempted to sell Romero, following a significant U-turn behind-the-scenes, and Real have held internal talks over a swoop for the 26-year-old.

While the club have relaxed their stance over an exit deal for him, Spurs have most recently demanded £60 million to let go of Romero, and Atlético in particular are set to fall short as things stand.

Simeone’s side want to open talks over a transfer worth £33 million, but this is set to fall short of Levy’s demands. While Real haven’t yet made contact with Tottenham or Romero’s camp, there is a distinct possibility they could do, if they decide he is indeed the right man to bolster their backline.

Former Manchester United and England megastar David Beckham has received the ultimate accolade the United Kingdom can bestow.

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• Beckham knighted at last
• Recognised for football career
• Charity work also a big factor

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Beckham, OBE since 2003, was named on the King's Birthday Honours list, recognised for services to football and charity. Former England Women player Rachel Daly was awarded an MBE for services to football., while the extensive list also included MBEs for darts stars Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, as well as rugby league's first-ever knighthood, awarded to 90-year-old Billy Boston.

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  Beckham played 394 games for Manchester United between 1992 and 2003, before also turning out for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain at a time when high-profile English players abroad were less common. He represented England on 115 occasions, a Three Lions record for an outfield player at the time of his retirement, and set up his own club, Inter Miami, in 2018. He has represented the very best of British football at a global level for the best part of 30 years and has worked as a UNICEF ambassador since 2005.

• WHAT DAVID BECKHAM SAID

  "Growing up in east London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British, I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour," said Beckham.

  "It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I'm immensely proud and it's such an emotional moment for me to share with my family. I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to represent Britain around the world and work with incredible organisations that are supporting communities in need and inspiring the next generation. I'm so lucky to be able to do the work that I do and I'm grateful to be recognised for work that gives me so much fulfilment."

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  Beckham was first nominated for a knighthood in 2011, two years before he'd actually hung up his boots. In 2017, leaked emails published by several newspapers purported to show the former England captain criticising the honours system and committee. They were denounced as "doctored" by his camp. The ex-midfielder joins the likes of Sir Kenny Dalglish on the list of football figures to have been knighted.

Everton could now sign a new defender for just £20m this summer, having identified a target who could be a great fit for the Premier League, according to a report.

Toffees pursuing centre-back amid Branthwaite uncertainty

Speculation continues to mount about the long-term future of Jarrad Branthwaite, with Manchester United willing to shell out £50m for the defender, while Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid have also previously been linked with moves.

As such, David Moyes may be tasked with bringing in a replacement during his first summer transfer window back at Goodison Park, and the manager recently conducted a personal scouting mission to watch Burnley’s Maxime Esteve over the weekend.

Another option could be Juventus’ Federico Gatti, with the Toffees being handed fresh hope of signing the Italian defender, given that contract talks have been delayed until the end of the campaign, which could open the door for a move elsewhere.

As tall as Crouch: Everton plotting move to sign "strong" 12-goal striker

He could replace Calvert-Lewin.

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Tom Cunningham

Mar 30, 2025

Gatti is not the only Serie A defender on the shortlist, however, with a report from Football Insider revealing Everton hold an interest in Koni De Winter, and there has been a positive development in their pursuit, as Genoa are now happy to sell the defender.

There is widespread interest in De Winter’s signature from the Premier League and across Europe, with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Inter Milan in the picture, but a move to Goodison Park could be on the cards, should Moyes’ side be willing to fork out £20m – £25m.

A bid in that region would be accepted by the Italian side, in news that will come as a boost for the Toffees, who are looking to sign a new centre-back regardless of whether Branthwaite moves on this summer.

The Genoa defender’s physicality could make him an ideal fit for the Premier League, and it looks like a move could now be possible for a reasonable fee.

"Imperious" De Winter could be a fantastic signing

The 22-year-old has been a key player for Genoa for quite some time, having previously received high praise from journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who described him as “imperious” last season.

Tavolieri also hailed the Belgian as his nation’s “best” right-footed centre-back, and he has since gone on to establish himself at international level, receiving his second cap last month.

The 6-foot-3 colossus has used his imposing height to his advantage on many an occasion, ranking in the 93rd percentile for aerials won per 90 over the past year, while also placing in the 95th percentile for non-penalty goals, when compared to his positional peers.

With Michael Keane’s contract set to expire in the summer, it is important Moyes bolsters his defensive options this summer, and the Genoa star is showing plenty of signs that he would be a good fit at Goodison Park.

New Barcelona signing Joan Garcia has had to change his phone number after receiving threats from Espanyol fans over his controversial switch.

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• Joan Garcia's number leaked by Espanyol fans
• Recieves threats after controversial Barca move
• Changes phone number and limits social presence

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Garcia, who became Barcelona’s new goalkeeper signing from Espanyol, has reportedly received threatening messages and calls since completing his transfer across the city. The situation escalated so quickly that Garcia was forced to change his phone number and limit public appearances for safety reasons.

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  Garcia’s move from Espanyol to city rivals Barcelona has not sat well with some fans of Los Pericos. While close friends at his former club have quietly supported his decision, some others at Espanyol have reacted harshly, per SPORT. The 24-year-old skipped a close friend’s birthday last week and has largely stayed home during his holiday to avoid further incidents.

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  Despite the heat, Garcia has shown maturity in handling the situation, focusing on his professional future. His early days at Barcelona may be turbulent, but the club hopes he can soon settle in and shift the attention to his performances on the pitch.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR GARCIA?

  Barcelona are expected to ease Garcia’s transition with internal support. With pre-season approaching, all eyes will be on how the young keeper responds once training begins and the spotlight returns to football. He is expected to be Hansi Flick's starting goalkeeper, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen being forced out of the team and Wojciech Szczesny expected to take up a back-up role.

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish could be set to reunite with either Harry Kane or Kevin De Bruyne amid interest from Bayern Munich and Napoli.

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• Grealish set to leave City this summer
• Napoli and Bayern showing interest
• Premier League clubs also eyeing him

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  City star Grealish is attracting interest from Bayern and Napoli amid growing uncertainty over his future at the Etihad Stadium, according to . Grealish, 29, is expected to leave the club following a poor 2024–25 campaign and exclusion from City’s Club World Cup squad.

  Pep Guardiola's squad are reportedly open to selling Grealish, while the German and the Italian team are exploring a move, possibly on loan. Everton, Tottenham, and Aston Villa have also emerged as potential suitors. The player is under contract until 2027.

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  Grealish made only 20 appearances in the Premier League last season, scoring one goal and registering one assist. He lost his place in the team behind Savinho and Jeremy Doku. He was also left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad. Since joining City in 2021 from Aston Villa for £100 million, he has scored 17 goals and provided 23 assists in 157 appearances across all competitions.

• WHAT WAS SAID?

  At the Club World Cup, Guardiola commented on his decision not to take Grealish to the United States. The Spanish coach emphasised that this was not for reasons unrelated to sport: "The only reason he didn't play was me – not his behaviour or anything else."

  Grealish remains a "top player," but his competitors were stronger. Guardiola explained: "I only want the best for Jack – for him, his partner, his children, his family. I have never doubted his quality. Without him, we would not have won the treble back then."

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Napoli are reportedly exploring a loan arrangement with City, which will cover part of his wages, while Bayern’s interest hinges on the club’s decision regarding their pursuit of a wide player, with alternatives like Nick Woltemade still under evaluation. Only time will tell if Grealish intends to join Kane in the Bundesliga, De Bruyne in Serie A or if he wants to stay in England.

Harry Kane's error paved the way to Bayern Munich's Club World Cup loss to nine-man Paris Saint-Germain, as Jamal Musiala suffered a horror injury.

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• PSG beat Bayern Munich 2-0
• Kane error leads to Doue goal, Dembele also scores
• French side have two sent off

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  After an end-to-end opening, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia could only find the side netting when put through by Achraf Hakimi inside the opening 20 minutes. Then at the other end, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made a great save to keep out Michael Olise's powerful drive as the Italian continued his strong run of form.

  Kvaratskhelia looked the most likely to break the deadlock but Manuel Neuer spread himself well to deny the Georgian just after the half-hour mark. Soon after Dayot Upamecano had a header ruled out for offside, Kane was a whisker away from giving his side the lead five minutes before the break but his header flew inches over the bar.

  The half ended on a sad note as Musiala appeared to suffer a horrific injury following a collision with Donnarumma, with the 22-year-old eventually being stretchered off the field.

  Following a relatively uneventful start to the second half, substitute Ousmane Dembele missed a gilt-edged opportunity 15 minutes from time when he cut out Neuer's poor pass but failed to roll the ball into an empty net from 20 yards out.

  However, the breakthrough finally came in the 78th minute when Kane lost the ball in his half, and moments later, Doue fired into the corner from the edge of the area. The Champions League winners went down to 10 men for the closing stages as William Pacho was shown a straight red for a reckless tackle on substitute Leon Goretzka.

  Kane had the ball in the back of the net but his celebrations were cut short as the England captain was flagged offside, before PSG had their second player red carded when Lucas Hernandez elbowed Raphael Guerreiro just minutes after coming on.

  Ballon d'Or favourite Dembele settled the contest with an emphatic finish deep into second-half stoppage time as the Ligue 1 champions secured a dramatic and feisty 2-0 victory, which also included Bayern having a penalty kick rescinded, to advance to the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.

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  In a contest high on energy but lacking in quality at times, 20-year-old Doue showed his class to bag a classy opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The youngster went on a number of delightful dribbles as he proved too hot to handle for Bayern's defence. His stock just keeps on rising.

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  THE BIG LOSER

  Although Kane's error led to PSG's first goal, losing Musiala to aserious-looking injury is a much bigger concern ahead of next season. The German international is arguably Bayern's best player, and if he is out for a long time, the German side may have to buy reinforcements in the transfer market.

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• WHAT COMES NEXT?

  Luis Enrique's PSG side will now face either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund in the last four of the Club World Cup on Wednesday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Chelsea and Fluminense are in the other semi-final tie.

Things are going from bad to worse for the Nerazzurri, who now have to deal with an internal dispute after some very public humiliations

When it came time to speak to reporters after Inter's epic Champions League clash with Barcelona at San Siro, Davide Frattesi was still struggling to catch his breath, still struggling to find the right words.

"It's just incredible," the match-winner said, "I don't know what to say." But then it came to him: "This is the beauty of football." And it really was.

Inter's 4-3 victory at San Siro really was the stuff dreams are made of, the kind of surreal spectacle in which nothing much makes sense. Not even Simone Inzaghi had any idea what Francesco Acerbi was doing up front when the 37-year-old centre-back coolly converted a near-post cross from Denzel Dumfries in the 93rd minute to force extra-time.

Frattesi, meanwhile, probably shouldn't have even been on the pitch but, just like his captain Lautaro Martinez, the midfielder fought through the pain in order to play a pivotal role in Inter's stunning success. "I have to thank the physios, because yesterday I had an abdominal strain, so they did incredible work getting me fit for this match," Frattesi told .

Then, when he slotted home Inter's extra-time winner, he "nearly had a blackout" during the raucous celebrations that ensued. "I was fortunate to see out the game!" he admitted. "But this has been my career, really. I wasn't blessed with incredible talent, but I am the last to give up and the first to believe, so this is a reward for effort and dedication."

In that sense, Frattesi kind of personified Inter, a team not lacking in gifted footballers, but nonetheless renowned for their tactical discipline and togetherness. It's, therefore, shocking that two months after beating Barcelona in the greatest Champions League semi-final ever player, Inter are not only divided – but in total disarray….

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  Throwing away the title

  Inter followed up their shock defeat of a brilliant Barca side by beating Torino on May 11 to keep alive their hopes of a second-consecutive Scudetto. The very next weekend – the penultimate of the 2024-25 season – the Serie A title race appeared to have turned in the Nerazzurri's favour.

  With leaders Napoli being held to a scoreless draw in Parma, Inter were heading top of the table thanks to Dumfries' 79th-minute header at San Siro. However, in the dying seconds of normal time, Lazio were awarded a contentious penalty for a handball by Yann Bisseck, and Pedro slotted home the spot-kick to earn the visitors a 2-2 draw that effectively gifted the scudetto to Napoli.

  Clearly believing themselves to have been the victims of some terrible injustice, Inter refused to fulfil any of their media obligations after the game. However, Inzaghi – who had been sent off for reacting furiously to the award of the Lazio penalty – and his players only had themselves to blame for throwing away the title, which Napoli sealed the following Friday with a Scott McTominay-inspired victory over Cagliari.

  "We didn't deserve to win it because we're not top after 38 games," centre-back Stefan de Vrij told. "But there's a feeling that we could have done more in the league this year."

  However, as the Dutch defender pointed out, Inter still had one game to play – the most important of their season: "We've worked really hard this year and done very well in the Champions League, so we'll now do everything we can to finish on a high. There's a huge desire to play a great final next week."

  Unfortunately, what Inter produced against Paris Saint-Germain was a historically-bad performance on one of the most humiliating nights in the club's history.

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  Humiliated

  Ahead of their May 31 showdown with PSG in Munich, Inter's players insisted that they had learned a lot from their previous Champions League final appearance in Istanbul in 2023. On that occasion, they had lost 1-0 to Manchester City, but played far better than anyone had expected. At the Allianz Arena, though, they were worse than anyone could have imagined.

  The game was essentially over after 20 minutes, with PSG 2-0 up thanks to Achraf Hakimi and Desire Doue. A clearly exhausted Inter offered absolutely nothing by way of a response. Alessandro Bastoni was among those left utterly shell-shocked by a "painful" 5-0 defeat that left "a deep sense of bitterness and will take time to fully understand."

  From the outside looking in, it felt as if time had simply caught up with Inter. An exuberant PSG showed them to be exactly what they were: an old team in need of rejuvenation. What they definitely did not need, though, was Inzaghi stepping down as coach just three days later to take charge of Al-Hilal.

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  From Inzaghi to Chivu – via Fabregas

  Inzaghi's exit upset the majority of Inter fans. The Nerazzurri's financial constraints are well-documented, and a source of frustration to many connected with the club, but Inzaghi looked like a captain leaving a sinking ship.

  The backlash only intensified after Al-Hilal revealed that Inzaghi had agreed to join the Saudi Pro League side before the Champions League final, which inevitably prompted questions over whether his imminent exit had played a part in the Munich debacle. The even suggested that Inzaghi had been trying to convince Nicolo Barella and Bastoni to follow him to Jeddah, which only intensified the feeling of betrayal at San Siro.

  Aside from the manner of Inzaghi exit, which Inter had not been anticipating even in spite of the pre-existing uncertainty surrounding his future, the act itself created a problem for Beppe Marotta & Co. They suddenly had a massive hole to fill, and finding a worthy replacement before the start of their Club World Cup campaign was never going to be easy.

  Cesc Fabregas was Inter's top target, as the Spaniard had done an excellent job securing a top-10 finish with Como in their first season in Serie A for 21 years. However, Como refused to allow the former Arsenal midfield to leave, meaning Inter had to turn to Christian Chivu, the former Nerazzurri defender who had earned praise for keeping Parma up after taking over at Ennio Tardini in mid-February, when the Gialloblu were 19th in the table.

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  Underwhelming Club World Cup campaign

  Chivu's tenure didn't get off to the most encouraging of starts, with Inter held to a 1-1 draw by Monterrey in their Club World Cup opener. They were also staring an embarrassing loss to Urawa Red Diamonds in the face when captain Lautaro Martinez sparked a crucial, come-from-behind win with a 78th-minute equaliser in Seattle.

  Inter then beat River Plate at the same venue to seal top spot in Group E and raise hopes that the cash-strapped Nerazzurri could not only finish a draining campaign with a flourish, but also earn some serious prize money in the process. However, while Inter did reasonably well out of the Club World Cup financially , they still suffered a humiliatingly early exit at the hands of Fluminense that exposed a massive divide in the dressing room.

Real Madrid star Rodrygo ignored a fan's question about a possible move to Arsenal. The Brazilian stopped to pose for a photograph but immediately looked the other way when asked a question on his potential transfer to the Premier League. The Brazilian has been linked with a move away from Los Blancos, although the Spanish giants have set a huge price tag for him.

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• Linked with a move away from Madrid
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  Rodrygo chose not to respond to the fan's query on his rumoured move to the Gunners this summer, while posing for a selfie in the US. The 24-year-old appeared in only three matches for Los Blancos in the Club World Cup and clocked just 92 minutes on the pitch.

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  There has been speculation over the Selecao star's future at Santiago Bernabeu after struggling for minutes under new Madrid boss Xabi Alonso. The Spanish giants, however, have no urgency to sell the winger and have reportedly set a massive €100 million (£86m/$106m) price tag, according to and will not even entertain discussions unless that is met. Rodrygo's current deal is valid until 2028 and has a €1 billion (£864m/$1.17bn) buyout clause.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR RODRYGO?

  Arsenal are not the only club who are ready to provide an exit route to the out-of-favour Madrid star. The Gunners are likely to face competition from European champions Paris Saint-Germain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.