Rodrygo bombshell drops as one Premier League team ruled out of race to sign Real Madrid star

Real Madrid's Brazil international Rodrygo continues to be linked with a host of Premier League clubs as his future remains uncertain.

Rodrygo could leave Madrid this summer after Xabi Alonso's arrival and a drop in playing time last season. His preference is reportedly to stay at the Bernabeu, however he is said to accept that a sale could be in his best interests and is open to a Premier League transfer.

That has alerted a number of clubs and the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City have all been mentioned as possible destinations for the 24-year-old. It has been claimed that Rodrygo could be available for around £78m given he still has three years left on his Bernabeu contract and has 350 senior appearances to his name.

Rodrygo could leave Real Madrid this summer. (Image: Getty)

Of the sides linked with Rodrygo, Arsenal had been most closely named as a likely buyer for the Brazilian. However, Cadena SER have now reported that the Gunners have decided not to pursue any interest in the attacker.

Mikel Arteta's Gunners have just completed a near-£50m deal for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and are pursuing a lucrative deal for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres. They have also already signed Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad and Christian Norgaard from Brentford, with a defender said to be next on the shopping list, leaving little room for someone like Rodrygo.

Rodrygo is reportedly not at the forefront of Xabi Alonso's plans at Real Madrid. (Image: Getty).

That could leave Liverpool in pole position after Manchester City conducted most of their summer business before the Club World Cup. Liverpool have already spent big on Florian Wirtz and are chasing Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt, however there is interest from Bayern Munich in Luis Diaz which could free up funds even if they insist the Colombian is not for sale.

Bayern also reportedly have Rodrygo in their sights if Liverpool remain firm on their not-for-sale stance regarding Diaz.