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Chelsea and Arsenal Hope to Sign Real Madrid Winger Rodrygo This Summer
Chelsea is showing strong interest in signing Real Madrid winger Rodrygo this summer as they look to boost manager Enzo Maresca’s squad. This move puts them in direct competition with Arsenal, who are also keen on the 24-year-old Brazilian star.
Chelsea recently agreed a deal to bring Liam Delap over from Ipswich Town, signaling their intent to build a stronger team for the upcoming season. Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid is uncertain, with reports suggesting he’s unhappy with his current role at the Spanish club.
The former Santos player is expected to hold talks with Real’s new manager, Xabi Alonso, soon to discuss where he fits in the team’s plans. With this uncertainty, Rodrygo could be on the move this summer, and the club may be willing to let him go for around £67 million.
Several Premier League teams are watching closely, but Chelsea’s Champions League qualification and recent Europa Conference League win make them an attractive destination. Both Chelsea and Arsenal appear ready to compete for Rodrygo’s signature as they look to strengthen their squads for next season.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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