Arsenal are considering a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze as a cheaper option to Rodrygo if the Real Madrid star proves too expensive to solve their winger conundrum.

Arsenal have been handed a massive boost in their bid to sign Rodrygo as the Real Madrid star has now 'formally requested his departure' from the club.

Marca and Cadena SER report that Madrid have set an asking price of €90million (£76.8m) for Rodrygo, and Arsenal are one of the leading candidates to snap up the winger. Rodrygo still has three years to run on his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, so Madrid's negotiating hand is strong.