Arsenal's hopes of signing Real Madrid's Rodrygo are slim but criticism of Noni Madueke move do not add up amid Mikel Arteta summer priority moves

Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes remains linked with a transfer move away from the La Liga giants this summer.The Brazil international faces a crucial call on his future after playing a limited role

Brazilian star Rodrygo has just made his feelings about leaving Real Madrid for Arsenal this summer very clear.

Real Madrid star Rodrygo was giving nothing away when asked by a fan if he will join Arsenal this summer. The Brazil international’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu is in major doubt having been benched for five of their six matches at the Club World Cup in the United States.

Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid is one of the hottest topics of this summer’s transfer window. The 24-year-old Brazilian forward barely featured for Xabi Alonso during the Club World Cup,

Rodrygo has attracted interest from a number of clubs, but Arsenal now face tough competition from a Premier League rival for his signature. The Brazilian, who has slipped down the pecking order at Real Madrid,

Liverpool are prepared to make a substantial bid for the winger, with Real hoping to collect €100m (£86m) from his sale. A move to bring him to Merseyside could depend on the future of Luis Diaz.

Arsenal remain one of the Premier League's most active clubs in the transfer market and are closing in on the capture of Noni Madueke from Chelsea whilst Manchester United continue to pursue Bryan Mbe