real Madrid have set an asking price of at least £85m to sell Brazilian striker Rodrygo amid interest from first division giants Arsenal and Man Utdaccording Spanish publication Sport.
The imminent arrival of PSG superstar Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid before next season could complicate the situation for the club's current forwards. One of the players sacrificed to make room for the Frenchman could be Rodrygo. This is despite the 23-year-old scoring 13 goals and providing eight assists in 41 appearances for the club this season.
On paper, it doesn't seem like Real Madrid will have any problems welcoming Mbappé into their team. In fact, they could have a potential forward trio formed by Vinicius Jr., Mbappé and Rodrygo that would make rival defenders shudder. However, things in La Liga are not usually so simple.
When Mbappé arrives, he is likely to earn a huge salary. Los Blancos have also signed Brazilian prodigy Endrick, who is expected to arrive before next season. Javier Tebas runs a very strict ship in La Liga regarding salary caps, so sacrifices like Rodrygo's may have to be made.
There is no shortage of potential suitors
One thing that Rodrygo does not lack is possible suitors. Sport claim Arsenal and Man Utd are considering a bold move to sign the South American this summer, while Liverpool and city man They are also interested in the 23-year-old.
The report says Madrid want at least £85m for Rodrygo, but could demand more than £100m if they manage to create a bidding war among the English elite this summer.
The Brazilian forward is very direct in his game, always looking for the shortest path to the goal. This isn't to say he doesn't also possess a bag of tricks. Able to play on any wing or as an absolute striker, Rodrygo brings many things.
Arsenal have Bukayo Saka on the right and Gabriel Martinelli on the left. Therefore, signing Rodrygo might not be a realistic option for them unless they plan to use him through the middle.
However, Man Utd need reinforcements to replace the underperforming Antony and Jadon Sancho, so a move to Old Trafford could be a distinct possibility if Rodrygo opts to come to the Premier League.
It will be interesting to see how things develop in the coming months. Without a doubt, Madrid will want to keep a prodigious talent like Rodrygo. However, if they are forced to cash in to balance the books ahead of Mbappe's arrival, then it looks like Arsenal and Man Utd are ready to fight for his signature.
