Arsenal enquire about £85m star who Petit told them to sign

Arsenal have made an enquiry over the signing of a “spectacular” £85m ahead who has been linked with an exit from his present membership.

Gunners pursuing new forwards

With the Gunners as soon as once more falling quick of their Premier League title pursuit, there’s a feeling {that a} prime striker could possibly be the lacking piece of the jigsaw, and they’re now stepping up their pursuit of one among their key targets.

Talks have now been held over a deal for Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres, who could possibly be a extra attainable goal than Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, with the Magpies most unlikely to be keen to strengthen a direct rival.

Signing a brand new striker could be the primary precedence, however there may be additionally a willingness to strengthen in vast areas this summer season, with Mikel Arteta being left slightly gentle on choices at occasions this season, provided that Bukayo Saka spent a very long time on the remedy desk.

Manchester United’s Antony has now emerged as a shock goal, with the north Londoners reportedly enquiring in regards to the Brazilian, whereas they’ve additionally made an strategy for Actual Madrid’s Rodrygo.

That’s in keeping with a report from Spain, (by way of Caught Offside), which states Arsenal have enquired in regards to the phrases of a summer season deal for the Brazilian, however they’ve found that he is not going to come low cost, with the Spanish facet holding out for €100m (£85m).

Madrid imagine they’ll have the ability to maintain out for an enormous payment, given that there’s widespread curiosity within the winger from the Premier League, with Liverpool, Manchester Metropolis and Manchester United additionally within the race for his signature.

The will to signal the 24-year-old comes amid doubts over each Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, with the duo not acting at their greatest this season.

“Spectacular” Rodrygo might develop into “famous person” at Arsenal

Former Arsenal man Emmanuel Petit is clearly a giant fan of the winger, having instructed the Gunners to make a transfer for him prior to now, saying: “He could possibly be an absolute famous person for Arsenal and I charge him very a lot. He scores objectives, provides assists and offers nice power on the pitch.”

The Brazil worldwide has additionally been lauded as “spectacular” by supervisor Carlo Ancelotti, and his attacking numbers for Madrid in La Liga over the previous few seasons counsel he might make an actual influence in Arteta’s facet.

The one doubt over the signing of the Madrid star would be the reality he has been on a aim drought in 2025, failing to document a aim contribution in his final 12 La Liga outings.

Rodrygo’s earlier exploits point out that he might nonetheless be a incredible signing for Arsenal, however a payment of £85m is slightly on the costly facet, given his present type.