Arsenal have been encouraged in their £70m pursuit of Brazil forward Rodrygo, who is not guaranteed a starting spot under new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. (Mirror) Valencia's Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera, 21, has turned down a lucrative new contract with the La Liga club because he wants to join Arsenal. (Las Provincias - in Spanish)

Arsenal are ready to make a big move. With Martinelli potentially leaving, Mikel Arteta has his eyes on Rodrygo, now sidelined at Real Madrid under new coach Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian has featured in just one match during the Club World Cup — and frustration is mounting.

Arsenal are ready to spend big this summer in a bid to finally win the Premier League title again and are now stepping up their interest in two of their big name transfer targets