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Football.London on MSNChelsea have secret weapon to Rodrygo transfer breakthrough as Arsenal fund huge Real Madrid bidA 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.