English Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign Benfica’s Rodrigo as a replacement for Robin van Persie, who could move to La Liga in the summer.
The Gunners' campaign has been blighted with frequent below-par performances but yet they remain in contention for a coveted UEFA Champions League spot.
Arsene Wenger’s men are currently 4th in the standings and if they have one player to thank for that, then it is http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380, who has carried the club all on his own at times.
Van Persie has been a shining light in the Premier League for the Londoners and has managed to score a hugely impressive tally of 28 goals this term. Thierry Henry's loan deal has expired, which means that it will again be up to the Dutch International to lead his side to glory.
His proficiency places him on par with the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 and Real Madrid in the process.
Although the talented forward has rebuffed claims of a summer switch to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011, it is highly unlikely that he will reject a transfer offer if it comes.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 are notorious spenders in the market and even if Van Persie does depart London, Wenger will probably sign a youngster as his replacement, which has become a hallmark of his time at the club.
According to reports, the Professor has turned his attention to Benfica striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rodrigo-c31437, who has been a revelation at Estadio da Luz this season.
Scoring 14 times in 21 appearances, his talents have been proven at the highest level and his performances have been such that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oscar-c28720 Cardozo to the bench.
Although one of the most important players at the helm now, the Reds would be forced to sell their prized asset if Arsenal come knocking, as the forward himself would relish the prospect of playing for a top side.
However the Lisbon giants won’t let him leave on the cheap and in order to lure the former Real Madrid to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749, Arsene Wenger will have to do the unthinkable and splash the cash.
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