A rsenal appear to have been dealt a blow to their hopes of signing Rodrygo. The Real Madrid winger continues to be heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options this summer.

The Denmark international’s signing, along with that of Martin Zubimendi, signals a potential change in approach from Arsenal. Both Norgaard and Zubimendi excel in progressing play through passes, which should, in theory, enable Arsenal to maximise the ball-carrying abilities from deeper positions of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.

Rodrygo’s reported frustrations with Real Madrid hinge on a tactical demand which could define his next destination.