Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly best positioned to sign 24-year-old Brazilian international Rodrygo Goes from Real Madrid, with Liverpool also interested in him.
According to a report by SPORT, as relayed by Sport Witness, Rodrygo Goes is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are scouring the market for a versatile attacker and have set their sights on the Real Madrid winger. However, Arsenal and Manchester City are also keen on signing the Brazilian international, with the duo best placed to secure his services this summer.
What is Rodrygo Goes’s Real Madrid situation?
Rodrygo Goes has reached the tipping point at Real Madrid after struggling for game time under Xabi Alonso. While the South American attacker has shown some signs of revival in recent weeks, he is not an undisputed first-choice starter for Los Blancos, having been in and out of the starting lineup since Alonso took over from Carlo Ancelotti a few months ago.
The 24-year-old barely featured for Los Blancos during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and he has managed only 769 minutes of game time in 21 outings this season. The situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs, particularly from the Premier League. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature this year.
A man in demand
The Brazilian international has been on Arsenal’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, as Leandro Trossard faces an uncertain future at the Emirates ahead of the summer transfer window. Additionally, signing the Real Madrid attacker’s versatility makes him an appealing rotation option for Mikel Arteta.
Meanwhile, Manchester City’s interest in Rodrygo Goes is somewhat surprising. The Citizens are on the cusp of signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth this month. So, unless multiple attackers depart from the Etihad, it is unclear how the Real Madrid attacker will fit into the scheme of things at Manchester City.
As for Liverpool, the Reds hold a long-standing interest in the former Santos star. The continued interest makes sense, as Mohamed Salah’s long-term future at Anfield is uncertain. So, the Real Madrid attacker is a viable target for Liverpool. However, the Premier League champions are behind Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to sign him.
The report has revealed that Rodrygo is ready to push for a move away from Real Madrid after the 2025/26 season ends. With Arsenal and Manchester City best placed to win the battle, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 24-year-old Brazilian international.
