Salary becomes the main obstacle: Arsenal plans to pursue Rodrigo after the Club World Cup

Real Madrid forward Rodrigo has experienced a difficult 2024/25 season, especially since February this year, the Brazil international has scored only one goal and sent three assists.

In recent months, rumors about Rodrigo's chances of leaving the Bernabeu this summer have been rampant, and he will re-enter Arsenal's vision after the Club World Cup next month. The North London giants have been paying attention to the 24-year-old winger for a long time.

Judging from the current situation, although Rodrigo told Alonso that he hoped to stay in Real Madrid and the Basque Junior also planned to give him a chance to perform in the Club World Cup, the future of the Brazilian is still undecided.

On the other hand, after completing the Zubimendi deal, Arsenal senior executives are ready to continue supporting Arteta in the coming weeks. Signing a striker will become a top priority, and both Yorkez and Cesco have been on the club's shortlist.

However, Arteta did not give up on the hope of persuading Rodrigo to the Emirates Stadium. According to reports from Ass, after Barcelona made positive progress in introducing Nico Williams, the Brazilian once again became the focus of Arsenal.

It is reported that if Real Madrid is willing to let Rodrigo leave, it is likely to set a asking price of about 75 million euros for him, which is within Arsenal's tolerance.

The only obstacle now is the salary issue. There are rumors that due to the strict salary structure, Arsenal is unwilling to meet Nico Williams' annual salary requirement of 7 million to 8 million euros, resulting in the smooth transaction that was ultimately incomplete.

And Rodrigo even spoke out loud, with a salary requirement of no less than 12 million euros, which will make him among the top five highest earners in Arsenal. Currently, the top executives in North London do not have such a budget.