It’s difficult for Arsenal to think of another summer like this.
The preseason has not yet begun. The club has already signed four players, including Martin Zubimendi and Noni Maduke, totaling £112 million.
Additionally, talented centre-back Christian Mosquera is due to receive medical care today, with Victor Gyoker likely to be there on Friday, and Ebebekiese remains linked.
As if that wasn’t enough, rumors about Rodrigo’s £80 million move continue to pop out, but to complete the deal to sign him on top of everyone else, the gunners certainly need to make some sale, and it appears they will.
Why does Arsenal want to sign Rodrigo?
It requires a massive financial commitment and he will be the second most expensive signature of all time, but it’s not really difficult to understand why Arsenal wants to bring Rodrigo.
First of all, he may be a natural leftist, but as the last few seasons show us, he could still be very effective from the right, and even very effective.
But even more importantly, the fact that Brazilians have remained incredibly effective even after losing their positions in the past few years.
Rodrigo’s recent records | ||
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season | 23/24 | 24/25 |
exterior | 51 | 54 |
Min | 3707′ | 3452′ |
the goal | 17 | 14 |
assist | 9 | 11 |
Involvement of goals for each match | 0.50 | 0.46 |
Per target involvement | 142.57′ | 138.08 ‘ |
All statistics through the transfer market |
For example, since the start of the 23/24 season, the “special” talent dubbed by former manager Carlo Ancelotti has found the back of the net 31 times, providing 20 assists in 105 appearances totaling 7,159 minutes.
That is, the former Santos Gem averages goal involvement every 2.05 games or every 140.37 minutes over the past two years. This is definitely impressive.
Finally, the 24-year-old Dynamo brought real know-how to the Emirates as two LA La Liga titles and two Champions League titles are among many other trophies under his belt.
However, to provide Rodrigo’s wages and relocation fees, Arsenal will have to offload a small number of players this summer, and based on reports, it appears that one tasteless ace is approaching the exit.
Arsenal Stars that can sell
Signatures have already been made and they are expected to be completed soon, and it’s no surprise to see additional links to players like Rodrigo spark speculation about the possibility of a particular player being sold.
Initially there was a report on the possible movement of Gabriel Martinelli by Al-Nassr.
Since then, Leandro Trossard has been linked to several moves, including a possible transfer to Bayern Munich, and Jakub Kiwior is reportedly not included in the manager’s plans.
However, this summer there is another player linked to the official exit from the club. It’s Fabio Vieira, not part of the team last season.
Yes, according to a recent report from Givemesport, the player representative is currently working to lead him to a new team this summer, discussing with several interested clubs in the “Turkey and Germany’s top division.”
Interestingly, the report reveals that the unnamed Serie A is willing to pay Lazio 18 million in a deal configured like Nunotavarez to the Portuguese ace, but that’s not the price they’ll entertain, as Arteta and Co paid the players £34 million three years ago.
Whatever the final fee is, it’s probably time to move before 25 years old. After two overwhelming campaigns in England, he enjoyed plenty of spells with Porto last year after winning 13 goals of involvement in 49 games.
Recent seasons in Vieira | ||||
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season | 21/22 | 22/23 | 23/24 | 24/25 |
exterior | 39 | 33 | 16 | 42 |
the goal | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
assist | 16 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
Involvement of goals for each match | 0.58 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.26 |
All statistics through the transfer market |
For example, as talent scout Jacek Kulig once dubbed him, the “exceptional” midfielder generated 11 goals involvement in 42 games, eight of which ended up in just 26 league clashes.
In other words, this summer may be the last time Berta and Co can earn decent money for the Santa Maria Dafeira-born ace.
Ultimately, Vieira isn’t a bad player, but it’s easy if he just wasn’t doing well for him in the Arsenal shirt and freed up space to sell him this summer and sign Rodrigo.
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