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Xabi Alonso 'not entirely happy' with Rodrygo as Real Madrid's transfer stance on Arsenal & Tottenham target is revealed

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is not entirely happy with Rodrygo in his squad amid strong interest from Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The Gunners are still looking for an attacking option despite the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres, while their arch-rivals Spurs have identified the Brazilian winger a possible replacement of outgoing captain Son Heung-min.

'Operation Departures' – Real Madrid prepared to sell five first-team stars including Rodrygo as part of clear-out under new manager Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid are ready to offload five players before summer transfer window closes on September 1 to maintain the 25-member squad for the 2025-26 campaign. The list of five players include Brazilian winger Rodrygo, who has been linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu throughout the summer, amid strong interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.