ESPN Brazil have reported in recent days that both PSG and Manchester City have also registered their interest in Rodrygo, meaning Arsenal could face stiff competition for his signature if a move is pursued later in the summer. Reports in Spain suggest Madrid’s asking price for the Brazilian is in the region of £77m.

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo has allegedly made Arsenal his "absolute priority" if he departs the Bernabeu during the summer transfer window. The Brazil international was once again overlooked for a starting role in Saturday's 3-2 Club World Cup win over Borussia Dortmund, where Gonzalo Garcia, Arda Guler and Vinicius Junior were all preferred.