Arsenal is seemingly engaged in negotiations to secure the signature of Real Madrid's forward Rodrygo, who might well have been a current Liverpool player under different circumstances.

Rodrygo penned a new deal in 2023 that runs until 2028, featuring a staggering release clause of €1billion ($1.3 billion).

Nonetheless, should Arsenal finalize a deal for the South American star, it's unlikely they'll need to fork out anywhere near that sum, with Rodrygo believed to be obtainable for approximately £67.5M ($90.6M).

While Mikel Arteta's team is actively pursuing him, Jurgen Klopp – during his tenure as Liverpool manager – went to great lengths to entice the adaptable winger to Anfield, only to be beaten by Real Madrid's intervention.

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In a 2020 interview with Canal do Nicola, Rodrygo's representative, Nick Arcuri, disclosed: "When Rodrygo went to sign his first professional contract with Santos, aged 16, a Liverpool director called me saying that Klopp already knew the player, had seen the material, had already come to see Rodrygo personally.

"He had gone on YouTube, searched 'talents from Brazil'.

He (Klopp) came to Brazil, and liked him.

"They contacted me, the Liverpool director wanted him to be his first signing, Rodrygo.

According to reports from Sky Deutschland, dialogue has been sparked between the Gunners, their new transfer maestro Andrea Berta, and the player's team.

Rodrygo, while usually found on the right flank for Los Blancos, can interchangeably play on either side, aligning with Arteta's ambitions to sign a centre-forward and a left-sided winger for the upcoming season; Rodrygo perfectly fits the profile for the latter.

In response to queries about potential interest in players like Rodrygo on Thursday, Arteta remarked: "If you want to win major trophies, you have to be the best in the market, no
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