Real Madrid could trade Rodrygo for a Premier League star.
Real Madrid could accept Rodrygo swap for Premier League star originally appeared on The Sporting News
The transfer window has entered its final month and the story around Real Madrid has taken an unexpected turn that could shape their summer business.
The club have already brought in Franco Mastantuono, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alvaro Carreras and Dean Huijsen, yet there is still room for more activity if the right opportunity comes along.
One possible move could involve Rodrygo Goes leaving the Santiago Bernabeu, which could then open the way for the arrival of a top central defender before the market closes.
Earlier in the window Defensa Central [via Football365] said Arsenal made an “offer” to Los Blancos “to swap Rodrygo for Saliba” in the transfer window.
The 24 year old French defender is out of contract with the Gunners in 2027 and has become one of the most in demand centre backs in the Premier League.
Arsenal’s initial approach was to strengthen their front line and sell a player Madrid have long admired.
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Real Madrid could consider swap of Rodrygo and Saliba
In their latest update Spanish outlet say Real Madrid could now accept a swap if the circumstances are right.
The club have shifted their focus to Saliba as their top target and Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate is another option.
Although the swap deal is not officially on the table, reports suggest Real Madrid could still consider it.
Rodrygo is increasingly viewed as expendable and strengthening the central defense remains a top priority for the club which sees the final weeks of the window as crucial.
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