Real Madrid are hoping to land a top-class Blues star and have been given major encouragement that a deal can be struck, according to a report.

Real Madrid may regularly sign superstars but, in 2020, they missed out on three world-class players, including Arsenal and Liverpool stars. The Spanish giants have already been busy in this summer's transfer window, with Trent Alexander-Arnold their most high-profile addition.

Arsenal have made a transfer plan for William Saliba amid fresh reports of interest from Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappé will wear the No. 10 jersey at Real Madrid next season, switching from the No. 9 he wore last year, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Milan are starting afresh again this summer following the departure of Sergio Conceição as manager, with a familiar face returning to lead the Rossoneri. Massimilano Allegri guided Milan to the Scudetto in 2011, and he was appointed as Conceição’s successor at the end of a disappointing 2024–25 campaign.

If Arsenal want to sign Rodrygo, they could yet find themselves in a transfer battle with the Premier League champions Liverpool. Mikel Arteta's plan to strengthen his Gunners squad is midway through being enacted.

Liverpool have now reportedly ‘opened talks’ with the representatives of Real Madrid star Rodrygo as sporting director Richard Hughes ‘pushes’ to seal a deal for the Arsenal target.

The Spaniard had turned down the chance to join Liverpool last year, while Real Madrid were reportedly interested in his signature before Arsenal secured the deal