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Real Madrid have begun preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup, which will begin this week in the United States under new manager Xabi Alonso. Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold are the Merengues’ new additions ahead of the event, while Jesus Vallejo is the club’s solitary departure. Any fresh additions or departures will now have to wait until after the Club World Cup, and forward Rodrygo Goes is one of the players facing an unclear future. The Brazilian attacker is said to be dissatisfied with his job and lack of significance in the team, especially in comparison to Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Jude Bellingham, among others. As a result, a summer exit has become an option. Arsenal, other Premier League clubs are interested. As a result, Mario Cortegana of The Athletic says that Rodrygo has been approached by several Premier League clubs via intermediaries about a summer transfer. Arsenal, for one, has expressed the most interest in signing the Real Madrid attacker, with the Gunners’ staff, lead by manager Mikel Arteta, feeling he can make a difference for the side. Arsenal, who has previously signed Mesut Ozil and Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid, is considering another significant move for Rodrygo. Rodrygo wants Alonso to talk first. However, Rodrygo, his father, and his agent do not want to get into negotiations with any club until they have spoken with new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. The 24-year-old attacker wants to feel more important in the club and has informed the management that he would prefer to play on the left side or more centrally instead of his current position on the right wing. Rodrygo’s future will thus be determined by the outcome of his discussions with Alonso about his role in the team and position on the field. If a summer exit becomes a possibility, Arsenal is prepared to act, while many other Premier League clubs are also keeping an eye out.