Arsenal maintain contact with Rodrygo Goes as transfer plan reactivated

Arsenal are maintaining contact with the representatives of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes as they seek to reinforce their attack, according to reports. The Premier League club has kept communication open with the player's camp, positioning the Brazil international as a primary target to strengthen their attacking options. The pursuit follows Arsenal's failed summer attempt to sign Rodrygo's teammate, Vinicius Junior. The club also explored moves for other high-profile targets, including Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola, and Julian Alvarez, but none materialized. Arsenal allowed left-sided attackers Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli to depart during the summer window, creating a strategic need for elite wide reinforcement. Rodrygo is recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament tear suffered in March 2026. Real Madrid's medical staff are targeting a New Year return for the 25-year-old, but the player is reportedly determined to return before Christmas. His rehabilitation is said to be progressing well, and he is already back running. The forward is under contract with Real Madrid until 2028.