Arsenal have sealed a major breakthrough, locking in a £70 million agreement to sign a South American forward who bagged a Champions League hat-trick in his last outing. The player, who will don jersey number 19, is set to undergo his medical at London Colney today. This move marks a major step in the Gunners’ quest to sharpen their front line for the upcoming season.
Manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly all-in on landing Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, but this bold ambition hangs on the outcome of their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko. Arsenal’s transfer strategy is laser-focused on refreshing both striker and winger roles, and the club is leaving no stone unturned as they hustle to wrap things up before summer draws to a close.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have apparently completed the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Trusted insider David Ornstein reported that the deal is basically wrapped, even though whispers suggest Real Madrid are still lurking in the background, hoping to lure the midfielder away.
When it comes to their center-forward target, Arsenal seem torn between RB Leipzig’s Sesko and Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres. As for the winger position, the situation remains cloudy, with no final decision made—yet whispers grow louder around Rodrygo’s name.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed that Rodrygo is seen as a “dream target” at the Emirates. Yet, he added that there’s no real negotiation underway. The ball is in Rodrygo’s court—unless he tells Real Madrid he wants out, nothing official can begin. Despite his cryptic “Happy” post on social media, Rodrygo hasn’t requested an exit, hinting he may stay committed to Real’s plans under new coach Xabi Alonso.
Still, Arsenal are keeping tabs. Ornstein confirmed the North London club admires Rodrygo and could pounce if he becomes available. He emphasized that while Arsenal’s interest is genuine, the finances—transfer fee, wages, agent fees—are hefty and could complicate any real move.
Reports from Football Transfers suggest internal meetings at Arsenal are imminent, with Rodrygo and Sesko being the primary focus. Arteta is said to be fully behind the idea of bringing Rodrygo aboard, but this desire is tangled up in the financial logistics surrounding their negotiations with Leipzig over Sesko.
The €80 million buyout clause in Sesko’s contract is the elephant in the room, creating a tightrope walk for Arsenal’s budget planners. They’re trying to figure out how to land both stars without blowing up their financial structure. In the middle of all this buzz, club icon Ray Parlour tossed in his two cents—he’d rather keep Gabriel Martinelli than splash the cash on Rodrygo, raising questions about whether loyalty to homegrown stars should trump the lure of flashy imports.
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