Rodrygo emerges as Arsenal target after Vinicius Junior decision
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Real Madrid's Rodrygo has re-emerged on Arsenal's radar following the club's failed attempt to sign Vinicius Junior, who recently extended his contract with Madrid. Arsenal had shown interest in Rodrygo prior to his ACL injury in March, which derailed summer transfer plans. As he recovers, questions surround his role under manager José Mourinho, especially with competition for places on the wings. While Real Madrid has not made a mid-season signing since 2019, they may assess Rodrygo's future as potential loan options arise leading up to January.
- •Rodrygo is recovering from an ACL injury sustained in March.
- •Arsenal previously targeted Rodrygo before shifting focus to Vinicius Junior.
- •Vinicius Junior's contract extension affects Arsenal's plans.
- •Real Madrid has not signed players in mid-season since 2019.
- •Rodrygo may be reassessed as January transfer approaches.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal planning to sign another Real Madrid attacker in 2027
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star emerges as Arsenal alternative after Vinicius Junior snub
"Arsenal failed to land Vinicius Junior in the last transfer window despite their best efforts to convince him not to sign a new Real Madrid contract, but the Gunners are now expected to try to sign hi...
"There is a chance that Real Madrid finally make a winter signing when the transfer window re-opens in January, having failed to bring anyone in mid-season since 2019. However, it’s more likely that ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:45 PMArsenal planning to sign another Real Madrid attacker in 2027
Arsenal failed to land Vinicius Junior in the last transfer window despite their best efforts to convince him not to sign a new Real Madrid contract, but the Gunners are now expected to try to sign hi...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 12:10 PMReal Madrid star emerges as Arsenal alternative after Vinicius Junior snub
There is a chance that Real Madrid finally make a winter signing when the transfer window re-opens in January, having failed to bring anyone in mid-season since 2019. However, it’s more likely that ...
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