PSG Could Derail Rodrygo’s Transfer, Costing Real Madrid €100 Million

Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid remains up in the air. Despite showing improvement under Xabi Alonso, his role in the team has become increasingly marginal. While once considered a key figure for the future, the Brazilian is now slipping down the pecking order—and his potential transfer this summer is becoming a complex affair.

Rodrygo started the first match of the Club World Cup and provided an assist, but his performance lacked spark. In the second match against Pachuca, he didn’t even warm up—one of only two outfield players unused by Alonso.

Arsenal Interested… But Considering Other Options

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly a big admirer of Rodrygo, believing he could be a pivotal player in his attacking system. The Premier League club is prepared to make a major offer close to €100 million.

However, the Gunners are also closely monitoring PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who is frustrated by limited game time in Paris. According to L’Équipe, Arsenal is now seriously considering Barcola as an alternative to Rodrygo.

Real Madrid at Risk of Losing a Vital Sale

This situation puts Real Madrid in a delicate position. If Arsenal opts for Barcola instead of Rodrygo, Los Blancos could miss out on a significant transfer fee that would help balance the books and free up space in the attacking lineup.

Rodrygo’s standing in the squad continues to slip. Arda Güler has already surpassed him in minutes and impact, while Franco Mastantuono, who officially joins on August 14, is also expected to push for playing time in the same area of the pitch.

Madrid Open to Selling… For the Right Price

While Rodrygo prefers to stay, he’s aware that his future is tied to the dynamics of the summer transfer market. Real Madrid is not actively pushing him out, but they would be willing to listen to major offers.

The complication now is PSG’s influence. If they manage to place Barcola in the Premier League—specifically at Arsenal—Florentino Pérez may lose a key €100 million deal that had been factored into the club’s transfer strategy for the summer.

In the end, Rodrygo’s fate might depend less on his own performances and more on what happens with another winger across the French border.