Arsenal Have Major Concerns Paying Real Madrid Over £77M for PSG-Linked Attacker | OneFootball

PSG are reportedly one of several top clubs keeping an eye on Rodrygo, with Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City also closely monitoring the Real Madrid winger’s future.

With big changes expected at Real Madrid this summer, a number of players from their Champions League-winning squad could be on the move — and Rodrygo is attracting serious interest.

According to Fichajes, Madrid would consider selling the Brazilian if they receive an offer in the region of €100 million. The club is aiming to bolster its midfield and defense, and a high-profile departure like Rodrygo’s could help fund those reinforcements.

Meanwhile, a previous report from Sports Zone reveals that the Spanish giants no longer views him as untouchable. His representatives have already been in contact with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool, and there have been discussions with PSG as well, though the Parisians are proceeding more cautiously.

Arsenal want PSG target from Real Madrid, but have concerns

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Diario AS reports that Arsenal will be going for Real Madrid standout Rodrygo. However, there are hurdles. The report highlights Rodrygo’s wages as Arsenal’s biggest concern.

Nico Williams’ salary demands already put off the Gunners, and Rodrygo’s pay packet is even higher than most of the current squad.

Real Madrid are paying Rodrygo around €240,385 a week—roughly £206,000—which is more than all but four Arsenal players: Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, and Declan Rice.

With Rodrygo’s transfer fee expected to exceed €90 million (£77 million), Arsenal would need to factor his wages into what would already be a major investment.

The Spanish outlet also reports that Arsenal may be ready to sanction a major sale to help balance the books—and that could involve one of the players Rodrygo would directly compete with.

According to the report, neither Gabriel Martinelli nor Leandro Trossard have fully locked down the left-wing spot. Both players now face uncertain futures for different reasons.