Barça may pay the price for Rodrygo and Arsenal, the signing is imminent.

Throughout the season, one of the players whose future kept being surrounded by doubts is Rodrygo Goes. Real Madrid's right winger, despite his importance, hasn't managed to stand out in the way that was desired of him. Having been surpassed by Vinícius and Mbappé, rumors of Rodrygo's departure have grown over time.

While Rodrygo's future has been kept secret, everything indicates that the Brazilian will end up leaving Real Madrid. This has put him on the radar of several clubs, where Arsenal has been one of the most interested teams. However, recently, Arsenal has changed its priority targets, affecting Barcelona.

Last summer, Barcelona tried by various means to secure the signing of Nico Williams after his astonishing Euro Cup. Although Nico is still on Barcelona's radar, Arsenal has decided to prioritize the signing of the Spaniard over Rodrygo.

The battle between Barcelona and Arsenal

At 24 years old, Rodrygo Goes has played one of his worst seasons with Real Madrid. Achieving important performances last season, Madridists expected a bigger leap from Rodrygo for this campaign. However, the 13 goals and 10 assists this season reflect Rodrygo's low level.

Despite his contract running until 2028, his departure from Real Madrid seems to be increasingly close to becoming a reality. Although Arsenal positioned itself as one of his possible destinations, the 'Gunner' team has opted to prioritize the arrival of Nico Williams.

Being 22 years old and achieving 11 goals and 7 assists this season, Arsenal is convinced to sign Nico. A situation that has put Barcelona in a rather uncomfortable position, as they don't have the capital to compete for this signing.

The consequences of Rodrygo

Everything that is happening between Arsenal and Barcelona for Nico's signing perfectly reflects the importance of Rodrygo Goes. Although his departure is not yet confirmed, the mere possibility has caused several consequences.