New Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has a big job on his hands ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Gunners are set to finish second in the Premier League table for the third season in a row. Mikel Arteta is desperate to get over the line, and he will go again next season.
Arsenal need reinforcements in multiple areas of their pitch, but all eyes will be on who Berta will sign in attack this summer.
Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg revealed on Wednesday that Arsenal have held talks to sign Rodrygo Goes from Real Madrid.
That news has raised the excitement level among the fanbase, and many supporters are saying the same thing now.
Arsenal fans think Rodrygo will be their new Alexis Sanchez if Andrea Berta signs him
Alexis Sanchez is one of the best players Arsenal have had over the last 15 years.
The Chile international joined the Gunners from Barcelona and became a star. He was absolutely incredible under Arsene Wenger and helped the club win two FA Cups during his time there.
Arsenal fans think Rodrygo Goes will have a similar impact if he is signed this summer.
One Arsenal fan tweeted: “If we get Rodrygo, it would be just like how we signed Alexis. Him on that left-hand side will just take us to another level.”
Another said: “This whole being linked to Rodrygo is giving me Alexis Sanchez vibes.”
“I’d take Rodrygo in a heartbeat! TOP drawer player, Alexis Sanchez type impact,” wrote another.
Another Gooner said: “Rodrygo can be the next Alexis!”
“I honestly think Rodrygo will have a similar impact to Alexis Sanchez at Arsenal.”
Alexis Sanchez’s stats at Arsenal show what Rodrygo can deliver
Sanchez was an absolute game-changer at Arsenal.
The Chilean was arguably the best player in the Premier League during his time as a Gunner, and his performances, mainly on the left flank, were unbelievable.
| Games | Goals | Assists | Minutes per goal or assist | |
| Alexis Sanchez at Arsenal | 166 | 80 | 44 | 109.3 |
Rodrygo is similar to Alexis. He is quick, can play across the front line, and if he does sign for Arsenal, he would be coming in from one of the two biggest clubs in Spain.
The fact that he is still only 24 – a year younger than what Alexis was when he joined the Gunners – means he can go on to have a terrific career in North London.
It’s never easy to predict how a player will fare in the Premier League, but we think Rodrygo will take Arsenal to a whole new level if they sign him this summer.
