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,

Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their bid to sign Rodrygo as the Real Madrid star has now ‘formally requested his departure’ from the club. The Gunners were dealt a blow last week after it was revealed that Barcelona were closing in on a deal for Nico Williams,

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.