Arsenal are planning a host of bold moves in the summer transfer window as the Gunners aim to bring in reinforcements across multiple positions.
While a goal-scoring striker remains a key priority for Mikel Arteta, the North Londoners are also tracking La Liga starlet, in Real Betis left winger Jesus Rodriguez.
The Spain U19 international has generated transfer interest from across Europe's top clubs, but Arsenal are one of the first movers in pursuit of the 19-year-old.
As per Caught Offside, Real Betis are preparing for multiple offers to arrive at the Estadio Benito Villamarin, but there has been no formal indication from the club over how they plan to respond.
Chelsea and Liverpool are also in the mix for Rodriguez with the Blues looking to continue their policy of signing emerging talents from the European continent.
Real Betis are not actively looking to sell such a highly-rated prospect, however, if a big offer from a Premier League club lands, it will be hard to reject.
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According to Mail Sport, the Andalucian forward has a release clause of around £42m [$55.5m], which falls within Arsenal's summer budget.
Who is Real Betis wonderkid Jesus Rodriguez?
The 19-year-old left winger is playing a vital role in Real Betis' push for European qualification as part of his breakthrough campaign at the club.
💚 Jesús Rodríguez became Real Betis' fourth-youngest goalscorer in European competition in the first leg (19y, 140d) 👊#UECL | @RealBetis pic.twitter.com/JWZyJnachH
— UEFA Conference League (@Conf_League) April 17, 2025
Rodriguez has graduated through Real Betis' famous youth academy- Betis Cantera. But, the teenager has been fast tracked from starting the campaign in the club's B team, Betis Deportivo, in the Spanish third division, before making the jump to the first team.
He has featured in 15 La Liga matches this season and has scored his maiden goal in the top tier.
Rodriguez also scored in the recent 2-0 win over Polish outfit Jagiellonia Białystok, in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League quarterfinals. Overall, he has played in 10 European games this season.
With that goal in the Conference League, he became Real Betis' fourth-youngest goal scorer in the first leg of European competitions (19y140d).
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