Gilberto Silva has urged Arsenal to reignite their transfer interest in Rodrygo as the Real Madrid forward continues to struggle for minutes under Xabi Alonso.

The Brazil international was heavily linked with an exit from Real over the summer, but opted to stay at the Bernabeu after talks with new boss Alonso.

Arsenal and Chelsea were among the clubs linked with the versatile forward, while Manchester City were also said to have considered a move had they sold Savinho to Tottenham.

Despite opting to stay in Spain over the summer, Rodrygo has found regular minutes hard to come by, starting just two of Real’s first 12 La Liga games so far this season.

That lack of game time has reignited speculation surrounding Rodrygo’s long-term future at Real, with reports in Brazil crediting Chelsea

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