talkSPORT news, Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva publicly called on the Gunners to restart their pursuit of his Brazilian compatriot Rodrigo.
The midfielder who contributed to Arsenal's "undefeated season" encouraged the Real Madrid star to "take a new step in his career" and called his old club "the perfect next club." In May this year, the media revealed that Arsenal was a substantial competitor for Rodrygo. At that time, the Brazilian player's situation at the Bernabeu was considered to be uncertain.
The 24-year-old Rodrigo finally chose to stay on the team, but he still ranks behind Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius as a substitute. Rodrigo has failed to score a goal in 13 La Liga and Champions League games this season, with only three starts.
Gilberto Silva revealed: "I have met with him several times, but I don't know the specific progress between him and Arsenal. At the beginning of the season, I thought it would be of great significance if Rodrigo could join. "
"He is obviously difficult to get under Xabi Alonso. Opportunity, but it is a waste for such a talented player to sit on the bench - of course Arsenal's striker competition is also fierce "
Although Mikel Arteta's team had exploratory talks with Rodrygo, they ultimately sought striker reinforcements from other channels. The club first introduced Noni Madueke from Chelsea for 52 million pounds, and then his English teammate Eberechi Eze rejected Tottenham and switched to the Gunners. Although Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli experienced transfer rumors, they both ended up staying in North London.
However, Gilberto Silva emphasized that Arsenal should still strive for Rodrigo if the right time arises. Gabriel Magalhães also praised his compatriot as a "phenomenal player", and Jude Bellingham called him "the most talented player" in Real Madrid.
Gilberto Silva added: "Not only can he play on the left, but he can also cover multiple positions on the front line. Should Arsenal make a move? Why not? "
"If the player is interested and this opportunity can strengthen the lineup, we should go for it. The only problem is his positioning-if he is in A few years ago, it would have been much easier to find the right players for Arsenal. "
"But now, even if you are outstanding, it is not easy to lock in the starting position in this team. "
Since joining in 2019, Rodrygo has won 3 La Liga championships and 2 Champions League trophies with Real Madrid, contributing 68 goals and 53 assists. At the beginning of June, Real Madrid put a price tag of 90 million euros (£77 million) for the Brazil international, who has a contract until 2028.
According to talkSPORT, Saudi Arabian clubs have long paid attention to Rodrygo, and the rumors between him and Chelsea and Tottenham are all untrue. Although the Gunners still appreciate the player, they still maintain a wait-and-see attitude due to the depth of the lineup and the overall cost.
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