Smart Moves, But More to ComeArsenal’s pre-season has been a mix of solid recruitment and lingering anticipation. With several key targets still in flux,

Sky Sport Germany's Florian Plettenberg has clarified whether Rodrygo is a target for Tottenham amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.

What would be a landmark signing for Liverpool is also strategically tied to the future of Luis Díaz. “Rodrygo to Liverpool is very, very, very possible,” Goldbridge said, “but I think it is intrinsically linked to Luis Diaz going to Bayern Munich, which frees up the funds and the space in the team.”

There is a “cold war” between Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez and forward Rodrygo. According to The TouchlineX (via Joaquim Piera), the Brazilian

Real Madrid's Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, is one of the candidates to replace Luis Diaz at Liverpool should the forward leave Anfield. (Florian Plettenberg)

Paris Saint-Germain is ramping up its pursuit of Rodrygo. According to Defensa Central, the Parisian club is reportedly considering shelling out up to 100 million euros to secure the services of the 24-year-old Brazilian forward.

In those talks, Madrid have made it clear that the door is not closed to Rodrygo, who will be given the final decision on his future. If he wants to stay and fight for his place under Alonso, he is welcome to do so, but Madrid will not keep him against his wishes.

Liverpool do not plan to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid as a potential replacement for Luis Diaz, according to The Athletic journalist James Pearce, while a German source reveals how Bayern Munich truly view the Anfield winger.