Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal has held its first talks about signing an exciting advance over Real Madrid star Rodrigo.
Arsenal targeting left and right wingers this summer
People in North London are considering the possibility of signing the left and the Bukayosaka alternative (Givemesport) on the right, according to a recent report.
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Gunners want to go ahead of the top two aspects of La Liga.
Leandro Trossard is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract with the Emirates, but it is believed that Arsenal can sell Gabriel Martinelli if Arsenal receives the appropriate offer from the Brazilian.
Saka, meanwhile, is Arteta’s superstar player and has been around for many years, but as highlighted in the months he spent in injury mid-2024/2025 campaign, England International is not always appropriate and available.
Arsenal relocation expenditure under Arteta (via) Sky Sports)) | New Signature Money |
|---|---|
19/20-Winter | £0 |
20/21-Summer | £81.5m |
20/21 – Winter | £900k |
21/22 – Summer | £156.8m |
21/22 – Winter | £1.8 million |
22/23 – Summer | £121.5m |
22/23 – Winter | 59m |
23/24-Summer | £208 million £ |
23/24 – Winter | £0 |
24/25-Summer | £101.5m |
24/25 – Winter | £0 |
His absence was a painful blow to Arsenal. Arsenal has struggled to deal with no output in the final third, and Arteta is keen to avoid similar scenarios next season.
This has led Berta to weigh the options for a wide area. Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reported this week that they suddenly became candidates to sign Rodrigo.
According to Plettenberg, Arsenal is seriously debating the possibility of signing a closed door behind the 24-year-old Brazil, with the potential deal being called “on.”
South America definitely improved quality to the Arteta ranks, earning 13 goals and another 10 assists in all competitions, but Rodrygo is also a very expensive option.
With his price tag rumoured to be north of £100 million, it is undoubtedly wise for Berta to consider an alternative.
Arsenal’s first talk on the signature of Athletic Bilbao Starlet Nico Williams
He’s been a very familiar name to Arsenal supporters up until now, and those who have been storming over the past two seasons are the athletic Bilbao Starlet Nico Williams.
EDU has repeatedly dived for the 22-year-old last summer, reporting that new Arsenal transfer chief Berta is pursuing Williams. The Italian held consultations with his representative in one of his “first acts” as director (Edalon), and Romano is currently sharing the latest information on the hunt at Spanish International.
A trusted journalist will contact Bilbao about Arsenal signing Williams and hold initial consultations to measure the overall cost of potential transactions, and consider it in addition to a release clause with £49 million in salary, fees and other expenses.
“Chelsea and Arsenal loved Nico Williams and got in touch to understand how much the whole package was,” Romano said.
“In recent years it has been very expensive. 58 million euro clauses, taxes, salaries, committees.”
Spain International currently earns around £170,000 per week, but some have suggested that he wants a north north of £400,000 per week with his potential new club.
Williams played a key role in Spain’s victory at the Euro 2024 last year, earning 19 assists in all Bilbao tournaments at the club level, rediscovering some of that electricity in the second half of 2024/2025.
