Last season, Arsenal and Liverpool went head-to-head in the Premier League title race, which the Reds won easily.
This season, with the signings both teams made, it looks like there will be another Arsenal vs Liverpool title race with Manchester City to be in the fray as well.
However, this Arsenal vs Liverpool rivalry is taking place in the transfer market as well.
Many of the players that Mikel Arteta wants to sign are targets for Arne Slot as well.
But in this case, it looks like Arsenal are the ones who will have the upper hand.
In the past few days, Liverpool were linked with a Real Madrid star who is not fitting into the plans of the new manager of the Los Blancos, Xabi Alonso.
The former Liverpool player has taken charge at Santiago Bernabeu and is expected to make some tough decisions after his team’s forgettable Club World Cup run.
Rodyrgo is one player who does not fit into his plans, as the Brazilian was overlooked several times during the tournament.
Even when Real Madrid were in a crisis, Xabi Alonso didn’t bother bringing him onto the pitch.
That is why rumours are flying that Rodrygo might leave, and Liverpool are strong contenders for his signature.
However, Arsenal are making progress as Rodrygo is also a target for the Gunners.
According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal are ready to place the first bid for the Brazilian, even though Liverpool have opened talks with Real Madrid earlier.
Real Madrid want £86m (€100m) for Rodrygo. However, Arsenal are preparing a bid of around £69m (€80m), which is much lower than what Madrid want.
In this transfer window, Arsenal have showcased their negotiation power with Andrea Berta leading the charge.
The Gunners will be expecting him to show his magic again and convince Real Madrid to accept a bid less than their valuation of £86m (€100m).
The next few weeks will be key for this Rodrygo transfer saga as we will get a clear picture of where the future lies for the 24-year-old Brazilian star.
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