Xabi Alonso has provided an update on Rodrygo following his omission from Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Pachuca in the Club World Cup. The 24-year-old winger, who continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal this summer,

Xabi Alonso has explained Rodrygo was left out of his Real Madrid team for ‘technical’ reasons as speculation over a move to Arsenal continues to grow. The Brazil international has emerged as a top transfer target for the Gunners if he decides to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer.

Arsenal are eyeing a move for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo and reports from Spain are claiming that the LaLiga giants could be tempted to sell the Brazilian for around £76.8million