Arsenal are displaying serious ambition this summer and show absolutely no sign of easing up any time soon, with sporting director Andrea Berta having worked extensively on a potential marquee signing.

Much has been made of the club's pursuit of new attacking options, after they recently agreed deals for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, midfielder Martin Zubimendi and Premier League stalwart Christian Norgaard.

Arsenal confirmed Kepa's signing earlier this week and Zubimendi is expected to follow him imminently, with Fabrizio Romano and other reliable media sources sharing that Norgaard will also join Mikel Arteta's side very soon.

Berta is in ongoing talks for Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera as well, and the versatile 21-year-old could well replace Takehiro Tomiyasu, who's now officially terminated his Arsenal contract.

However, critics are eager to see the Gunners strengthen further forward as well.

Arsenal hold a serious interest in signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace as Berta seeks two new wingers, with Chelsea's Noni Madueke also on their radar in a separate move to the England international (Fabrizio Romano).

Interestingly, Madueke isn't their top target for the right-hand side.

That man is instead Real Madrid star Rodrygo, who is believed to be a "dream" signing for Arsenal.

Reports suggest that Arsenal could move to sign Rodrygo with Eze, if they're given encouragement that the Brazil international will be up for leaving the Bernabeu (GiveMeSport), and journalist Graeme Bailey has shared quite a promising update on this situation.

As per the reporter, speaking to TBR Football, Berta has personally been in "constant contact" with Rodrygo's camp after identifying the 24-year-old as a key target.

TBR state that a deal for him would cost around £70-75 million, and this is deemed an "acceptable" price by Arsenal, who are seemingly prepared to pay those figures.

Berta has also been made aware of Rodrygo's plan to inform Real of his desire to leave, which he'll confirm to Xabi Alonso's side once they return from their Club World Cup campaign.

“I am told Andrea Berta made Rodrygo one of his top targets months ago, he recognised very early the situation that was emerging around him," said Bailey.

“Rodrygo’s team have engaged with him throughout. This isn’t a blind chase by Berta and Arsenal, they have done a lot of work on him. He is not their only target, but the chances of landing him have been increasing every month since Berta first had contact."

Rodrygo would be a statement signing for Berta after his excellent 2024/2025 campaign. The "superstar" has netted 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions, including his numbers at the CWC, and he's apparently keen to play on the left-hand side as opposed to on the right at Madrid (ESPN).

Given Leandro Trossard has entered the final year of his deal, not to mention Gabriel Martinelli's uncertain long-term future, this is a move that could seriously suit all parties.