Rodrygo is expected to leave Real Madrid this summer but a move to Arsenal is no longer looking likely. The Brazilian forward had been keen on joining Mikel Arteta’s project, according to @imkikosuarez, but financial complications have halted progress.
As reported by @ESPNBrasil, Rodrygo’s wage demands have proven too steep for the Gunners, who are now prioritizing other positions in the market.
Arsenal cooled interest after initial talks
Arsenal made contact with Rodrygo’s representatives earlier this summer, intrigued by the idea of bringing in a Champions League-proven winger. The 23-year-old was seen as a potential game-changer on the left flank, a position Arsenal are actively looking to strengthen.
However, with the arrival of Viktor Gyökeres, plus deals for Madueke, Martin Zubimendi and Kepa already completed, the club must now balance spending. Sources close to the talks suggest that Rodrygo’s salary expectations far exceeded Arsenal’s structure, forcing them to step back.
Arteta still wants a top winger but Rodrygo now unlikely
Rodrygo’s decision to leave Real Madrid comes as no surprise. Madrid’s recent moves, including Kylian Mbappé’s arrival, have made the Brazilian surplus to requirements despite his talent and big-game track record.
For Arsenal, the plan to sign a left winger remains active. Eberechi Eze is still being considered, with Crystal Palace now reportedly open to negotiations. But the Rodrygo opportunity, once full of promise, now appears to be slipping away, not due to lack of interest, but pure economics.
Final thoughts
Rodrygo would have been a blockbuster addition at the Emirates. His talent fits the profile Arteta wants but not at any cost. Arsenal are building a squad with financial discipline and long-term structure, and in this case, they’ve made the tough call to walk away. The door isn’t fully closed, but it’s definitely drifting shut.
