Arsenal invested more than £250 million to bring in eight new signings during the summer, with the club’s leadership determined to equip Mikel Arteta with everything needed to end their long wait for a Premier League title. ..Continue Reading
The squad now boasts impressive depth, with strong options across the pitch, and that strength has helped Arsenal climb to the top of the Premier League standings.
They currently hold a four-point lead over Manchester City in second place and are an additional four points ahead of reigning champions Liverpool, who sit in eighth.
The club’s board is now focused on maintaining that momentum and securing their first league title since the 2003-04 season under Arsene Wenger.
One area they’re aiming to reinforce is the attack, and reports from Spain suggest Alonso is open to Rodrygo moving to Arsenal or another side.
It’s believed Arsenal, Tottenham, and Manchester City ‘have submitted offers totaling €60 million plus another €20 million in achievable add-ons’ for the Brazilian forward.
These bids have ‘prompted Xabi Alonso to tell Florentino Pérez that he should seriously consider selling him’ as the coach acknowledges Rodrygo’s ‘time at the club may be coming to an end’.
The report further states: ‘Within the coaching staff, there’s a conviction that the project doesn’t depend on Rodrygo. The Brazilian maintains enormous ambition, but the level of influence he’s shown doesn’t match the role he’s demanding.
‘His most recent performances have raised doubts, and the feeling is that he hasn’t quite established himself as a decisive player in Real Madrid’s crucial matches.
‘Furthermore, his frustration with the lack of playing time in key matches has created unnecessary tension within the dressing room. According to internal sources, Xabi Alonso believes the squad needs stability and that his departure would ease tensions and reinforce his authority within a group undergoing a significant transition year. The offer is substantial and opens the door to reinvestment in priority positions.’
In addition to the €80 million (£70 million) pursuit of Rodrygo, Arsenal are also targeting another signing in January, with Spanish outlet Fichajes reporting that the Gunners ‘will pay’ €40 million (£35 million) for Levante midfielder Etta Eyong.
The report adds: ‘Arsenal’s decision comes after several months of monitoring the player at Levante UD, where he has established himself as one of the team’s most consistent performers. His performances have attracted attention in the Premier League, particularly for his intensity, physicality, and ability to make a difference in midfield.
‘Interest in Etta Eyong is not new, but now Arsenal have decided to take the final step to prevent other clubs from entering the deal. The midfielder has a special clause for Premier League teams, which allows his departure to be completed directly by paying the €40 million release clause.’
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