Benfica star http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rodrigo-c31437 is reportedly being monitored by Italian giants Inter Milan, who have joined the race to sign the striker alongside Arsenal and Real Madrid.
Rodrigo, 20, has become an undoubted star in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 due to his recent goal-scoring exploits. The forward has contributed to Benfica’s title immensely, chipping in with 9 goals in only 18 appearances for the Reds.
A Real Madrid reject, the Spaniard chose to ply his trade at Estadio da Luz in 2010 and after a short loan stint with Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League; he has undoubtedly cemented his place at the helm.
Overtaking http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus with no choice, as he dropped the mercurial Paraguayan to the bench.
A natural goal-scorer, the attacker has rightfully captured the interest of several top European sides and many expect a transfer to go through this summer. Clubs leading the race to sign him include http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan, Arsenal and former employers Real Madrid, whose buy-back clause in the player’s contract was removed by Benfica last summer.
English giants http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 are reported to be the ones keenest on landing the talented front-man, as Arsene Wenger continues to face an uphill battle in securing a lucrative UEFA Champions League spot.
The Gunner’s have been entirely dependent on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385; Wenger knows that the Dutch star cannot retain his form all season long.
As Rodrigo is young and is burgeoning with potential, he ticks all the boxes for the Frenchman but the transfer fee could prove to be Arsenal’s Achilles' heel yet again.
The London outfit have never been credited as big spenders in the market and Benfica will be reluctant to let their prized asset leave on the cheap. If Arsenal do not cough up the necessary amount, then it is likely that the player will sign for Inter Milan or seek a return to the Bernabeu.
However according to reports, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Flamengo-c39361 man is keen to stay at the Stadium of Light and will pen a new deal in the summer, which rules out switch completely at least for the time being.
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