Arsenal have been told the terms of a potential deal for Rodrygo this summer, as the winger has emerged as a top target for the side.
The Gunners are on the lookout for some forward options to bolster their scoring options, after a season where goals were hard to come by.
Rodrygo could be the one to take Arsenal to that next level, having experienced it all in the Champions League and La Liga at Real Madrid.
It could be a tough deal to do, but now that the terms of a move have been revealed, there is a chance for Andrea Berta to do a deal.
Rodrygo would be among top earners at Arsenal with wage demand
Recent reports have revealed Rodrygo’s wage demands to Arsenal this summer, which could allow for a move to go through.
It’s been stated that the Brazilian will want similar wages to what he currently earns at Real Madrid, which is around €12 million (£10.3 million) for the year.
If that is the case, then he would be among the top earners at Arsenal.
Capology would have him as the fifth-best paid in the squad, behind the likes of Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice.
For a player of his status and given Arsenal’s needs up front, it could prove to be a bargain for the wage structure.
Other key stars, such as Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli, would earn less than him on their contracts.
It remains to be seen if Arsenal are willing to make that move, but it’s one that seems to fit the existing wage structure.
Rodrygo’s wages could be key for other Arsenal contract talks
When Arsenal are dealing with a move for Rodrygo, it’s worth thinking about all the other players it could impact.
There will be an impact on the players he is competing with for a place on the left flank, especially Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.
Arsenal are in contract talks with Martinelli and Trossard, with the possibility of tying both down to new deals.
However, the demands from Rodrygo may well set a bar for both the current wingers to work with in their own contract talks.
That could make it awkward for Berta in talks over the summer, as decisions have to be made on the forward ranks.
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Luke Thrower