Al-Nassr ‘approach Rodrygo' in sensational bid to hijack Arsenal transfer – after Gabriel Martinelli links
The Saudi club, backed by a whopping transfer kitty, have contacted the Brazilian winger's representatives to discuss a potential move to the Saudi Pro League.
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Rodrygo has seen his minutes reduced since Mbappe arrived in Madrid
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Gabriel Martinelli has also been linked to Al Nassr
And it's not just any offer, they've reportedly approached
target
this summer.
However, Rodrygo has made it clear he's not ready to swap Madrid for Riyadh just yet.
The report further adds that the winger has set his sights on the Premier League, with sources saying he's only interested in moving to
England
if he leaves
Spain
.
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The Brazilian forward is with Madrid at the Club World Cup but he's only played 23 minutes in four games as reports of an exit intensify.
If he decides he wants a new challenge, his first choice would be to stay in Europe with England's top flight being his preferred destination.
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Inside Arsenal's frustrating striker transfer saga
By Jordan Davies
ARSENAL'S never-ending hunt for a world-class striker is in turmoil as deals for Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres stall.
The Gunners were confident of doing their business quickly this summer after months of preparation by boss Mikel Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta.
But inflated asking prices and broken gentlemen's agreements have derailed those plans and left Arsenal frustrated.
Sesko believed he would be allowed to leave RB Leipzig for around £60million, while SunSport understands Gyokeres was told £59m would be enough to seal his own exit.
But those price-tags have gone up, leaving Arsenal debating whether they represent value for money.
While the players' camps are also growing restless, knowing the Gunners can only sign one of them.
So what next? Will Arsenal keep waiting in the hope of fees eventually going down? Or turn to other targets, like Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike?
Whatever they decide, with pre-season looming and the fixtures already out, Arteta will be desperate for them to move quickly to avoid another nearly season.
So, Al Nassr know they have a chance and aren't backing down.
The Saudi Pro League side are also reportedly eyeing Arsenal's
Trent Alexander-Arnold pays back Real Madrid's transfer fee to Liverpool with just one cross at Club World Cup
Mikel Arteta
looks to shake things up at the Emirates.
The Gunners have been strongly linked to Chelsea winger
Madueke's direct style of play is said to have caught the eye of Arteta who is determined to challenge for the Premier League title again next season.
SunSport understands that Arsenal have made firm contact with Madueke's camp and are pushing to get the deal across the line.
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Noni Madueke is a man in demand in north London
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Madueke is with Chelsea at the Club World Cup
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