Real Madrid have surprisingly set their sights on Athletic Club’s sought-after winger Nico Williams, who is thought to be a long-term transfer target for Arsenal and Chelsea, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal have held the first exploratory discussions to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Real Madrid star Rodrygo is one of the left-wing options being linked with a summer move to Arsenal and a swoop for the Brazil international could see the Gunners follow a pattern

If Rodrygo leaves Real Madrid, it could provide the money for Los Blancos to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Rodrygo is unhappy with his role at Real Madrid and is tired of bring used in different positions, but still wants to remain at the club, a source has told ESPN.