A rsenal appear to have conceded ground to Chelsea in the race to sign Rodrygo. The Real Madrid winger has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, having struggled to force himself into Xabi Alonso's side.

The main hold-up to negotiations came from Madrid’s desire to avoid triggering Carreras’s release clause, which stands at €50 million ($58.5 million) and would have to be paid up front in one lump sum. While Madrid have failed to negotiate a discount, they have at least secured a favorable payment plan.