Arsenal and Liverpool both want Rodrygo this summer

Rodrygo’s future has been one of the most talked-about topics this summer. His importance at Real Madrid has diminished since the arrival of Xabi Alonso. The presence of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior in the team has made it difficult for him to find a place in the starting eleven. This is why he is thinking of leaving his dream club.

According to a report by CaughtOffside, both Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing the Brazilian forward. Los Blancos are ready to negotiate his departure, but their demand is between €90 and €100 million. No ordinary club can pay such a huge amount for Rodrygo, who has won the Champions League twice. Still, the Brazilian’s traits and experience make him attractive to many big clubs in the Premier League. If this deal happens in this transfer window, it will definitely make headlines in European football.

Rodrygo had scored six goals in 30 matches in the La Liga 2024/2025 season. 4 of the 6 goals were scored at home, while he scored 2 goals in away games. Overall, the Brazilian’s goals scored per 90 minutes were 0.28. Moreover, Rodrygo’s total G/A (goals + assists) was 11 for the season. His goal involvement equated to 0.51 per 90 minutes, and his Non-Penalty xG per 90 minutes was 0.31. This put Rodrygo’s npxG output for the season at 6.72 (stats by FootyStats).

Who will be the right destination?

Arsenal could prove to be a great option for Rodrygo. His pace, ability to evade defenders and goal-scoring skills could make him a perfect fit in Mikel Arteta’s attacking system. The Brazilian could also form a great pairing with Mo Salah at Liverpool, but the position is more competitive there. As for the fee, Liverpool’s recent transfer strategy suggest that Arsenal are more likely to pay such a large sum. If he moves to the Emirates, he could add a new edge to the attack and strengthen the club’s title dreams.