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Manchester City have been linked with a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo during the summer transfer window.

Rodrygo potential move to Arsenal has now received a clear verdict from his Real Madrid teammates Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has suggested he will be 'counting' on Rodrygo in their La Liga opener on Tuesday night. The winger continues to be linked with a transfer to Liverpool among other clubs though it has been announced he is part of the squad that will face CA Osasuna.

Were it not for the team's resilient defence, marshalled by centre-back Saliba, boss Mikel Arteta may have experienced defeat in matchweek one. The defender has been linked to Real Madrid, and Marca claim that Arsenal immediately rejected a proposed swap deal involving winger Rodrygo heading to the Emirates in exchange for the Frenchman.

But Rodrygo still thrives on the left. Just under 20 per cent of his Real Madrid appearances have come there, resulting in four goals and six assists. And that is where he stood out against Elche.

Savinho will continue at Manchester City, according to journalist Guillem Balague. The Brazilian will continue under the orders of Pep Guardiola and

With Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham considered as the main ‘Galacticos’ at Real Madrid, Rodrygo has been linked with an exit from throughout this summer and has been tipped to make a move to the Premier League amid reported interest from the likes of Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal.