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Max Mallow

Arsenal Reckon With Club ‘Structure’ in Rodrygo Pursuit

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal could have to smash their wage structure if they're to lure Rodrygo away from Real Madrid. | IMAGO/Sports Press Photo

Arsenal know they have to do big business this summer if they're to challenge for major honours next season. That business includes a striker, a reported deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi and their interest in Brazilian winger Rodrygo Goes. Upgrading out wide is arguably just as important as a striker, but the Real Madrid forward might be difficult to lure away for a myriad of reasons.

According to AS, Rodrygo's salary as Real Madrid is between €7-8 million ($8.06-9.21 million). Described as a mid-range salary at Los Blancos, the figure would place the Brazilian at the top of Arsenal's structure which poses a ‘stumbling block’ in the Gunners' pursuit. Such was the same reportedly in their interest in Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.

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