Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal make first move for €80m Real Madrid star Rodrygo

Arsenal have been told they must pay Real Madrid 80 million to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid .

Bayern Munich and Liverpool are leading contenders for the Brazilian winger's signature.

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz will make a decision over his future in the next 10 days .

Chelsea face competition from Arsenal and Liverpool in the battle to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt .

Real Madrid could use the funds raised by Rodrygo 's exit to spend elsewhere in the team.

Paris Saint-Germain have joined the race to sign River Plate attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono .

Liverpool are considering a move for Lyon 's Malick Fofana , 20 , if Barcelona are successful in their pursuit of Luis Diaz .

Real Madrid have got in touch with Athletic Club to tell them there's no truth in Marca 's report linking them with Nico Williams .

(The Sun ) - Manchester United are pushing to sign forwards Antoine Semenyo and Bryan Mbeumo from Bournemouth and Brentford , respectively. (Football Insider) - A decision on Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah's future isn't expected to come soon as he is on holiday, although Bayern Munich are waiting for a deal and Barcelona haven't given up on the 29-year-old . ( Kicker ).