A number of strikers have been and continue to be linked with a move to the Emirates this month as our options upfront are very thin.
Well it now seems the Gunners are looking at a new forward, Benfica’s Rodrigo, who could be available for £25 million, according to reports in Portugal.
The 22-year-old Spaniard has been a consistent performer for the Portuguese outfit since signing for them from Bolton three-years ago.
To date, Rodrigo has made a total of 63 appearances for The Eagles, contributing 20 goals and two assists.
Arsene Wenger is thought to be in the market to bring in a new, quality striker to help out Olivier Giroud, especially with Theo Walcott out for the remainder of the season and doubts over whether Nicklas Bendtner can offer healthy competition regularly.
But if Wenger is eyeing up a move for the Benfica striker then he will have to ace fast with both Zenit and Valencia also rumoured to be interested in the Spanish Under-21 international.
As well as acting fast, Wenger must be prepared to spend around £25 million to acquire Rodrigo as Portuguese publication O Jogo claims Benfica are now looking to get the best deal possible after Zenit tabled a £25 million bid for their star striker.
THIS is the guy Arsenal should buy!
Not Costa (one season wonder)
Not Martinez (a skinny Emile Heskey)
or Benteke (a slower Demba Ba)
Rodrigo is the guy! Young fast skillful and can play wide or as striker.
£25m bargain!
Will be worth £50m+ in another year.
BUY HIM NOW!!!!
YES I like Rodrigo to join arsenal
Well is very good new let the deal done because the gunner need a striker to assist olivier Giround and to make team strong more them the condition they are now. Am praying let him consider the supporters .
Wao this is good to hear from emirate because I like that player he his good and Oliver groud is good but is not have experience to score if it’s Rodrigo we have against Chelsea we will beat them, so if arsene wenger buy him I will be happy we need this trophy this season please help us buy him,we need to maintain this one point because Chelsea and man city they’re not ready to lose.
The guy couldn’t get a look in at Bolton. Playing in a poor league and still not scoring plenty of goals. He is not worth £25m. Just as Hulk was not worth it when Zenit paid millions for him. Rather have Benteke.
Think Mata would be an ideal buy . Michu a much better option.
Martinez is the best option for the gunners. Regardless, of the cost involve. Hope Wenger widen his scope for dis real talent before dis chance eludes. I m sick off him always going for French players with huge amount, and yet still .
le-prof why dint u go fo costa or martinez dis guys are tested and trusted y rodrigo @ dis stage wen we are feeling d heat frm manchester city and chelsea pls do d ozil type spend d money
le-prof why dint u go for costa or martinez dis guys are tested and trusted y rodrigo @ dis stage wen we are feeling d heat frm manchester city and chelsea pls do d ozil type spend d money
Wenger, should ve waited until the summer or at the end of his term, before getting any extension of his contract. Point is ,the Gunners fan need thier monies worth now and not later when the chance for a title is up on the horizon.Why wait?