Tottenham handed dream Rodrygo transfer boost as Real Madrid star jets in after Arsenal blow

Rodrygo has touched down in London amid claims that the Brazilian international could be looking to sign for a new club this winter.

The 24-year-old shared a collage of photos on Instagram ahead of Brazil's international friendly against Senegal, which will be played at the Emirates Stadium. However, Tottenham Hotspur may be hoping Rodrygo's attention drifts to the other side of north London.

Both Spurs and Arsenal were linked with the winger over the summer, with his place in Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid squad uncertain.

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Rodrygo chose to stay at the club he has openly declared his love for. But after just two starts in Madrid's opening 12 La Liga fixtures, the 24-year-old is reportedly becoming frustrated with his situation.

According to ESPN Brazil, Rodrygo is 'dissatisfied' with his current role at Madrid - and a 'possible departure' could be on the horizon for him.

The winger's unhappiness might stem from previous comments made by Alonso. Real's returning Spanish manager insisted during the summer that Rodrygo was 'still important' - yet his limited minutes suggest otherwise.

Now seemingly unsettled, Spurs' transfer alarm bells could be ringing, once again. ESPN Brazil also report that, if Rodrygo were to leave, his preferred destination would be a Premier League club.

Arsenal appeared to be the most likely to sign him last summer, but Rodrygo made clear in October that he had no plans to leave Madrid. He told Spanish outlet AS: "Every summer, the same thing happens to me. Whether I'm going to leave or whether I have offers from this club or that.

"Every week, I was in a team if I paid attention to what was published. Of course, there are always offers; I'm not going to lie about that.

"But I've always made it clear to the club that I want to continue succeeding here, even more than I already have. It's a lot to have won two Champions Leagues at my age, but now I want more European Cups in this shirt.

"I've always said; 'As long as Real Madrid wants me, I'll be here'. If one day Real Madrid says to me; 'Rodry, find a team', I'll say; 'Okay'. But that hasn't happened.

"The club has always told me they count on me. And when I have had a problem, they were there for me. People speculated because I kept quiet. But I knew what I was going to do this season with Real Madrid and that I'm going to be focused on giving my best.

"It hasn't bothered me. I was calm, and here I am... as always. This is my seventh season."

If either north London club hopes to impress Rodrygo, then they will have the perfect chance in the North London Derby, which takes place straight after November's international break.