The Rodrygo deal is not even close; higher wages and high asking fees and his future at the club is still uncertain, he hasnt been playing since Xabi came in and also he seems not to be too bothered about moving elsewhere.
You have a point, but I think Arsenal can still sign him on loan
[with obligation to buy]... Having said that, I keep reading conflicting news about him
[IMO this one would go down to the wire].
Wasn't Maduake signed to fill the LW position?
Not exactly... Arsenal signed him as a backup for Saka, but because of the issues I explained yesterday, Arteta also used him in the LW position.
I doubt any team will eventually sign Rodrygo looking at his recent performance and then matching it with his wage demand and club transfer fee.
I wouldn't be surprised if he suddenly ends up at Man City.
BTW, Jakub Kiwior Will sign for Porto
[loan + obligation to buy] and his direct replacement is Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen
[source].
- Kiwior did well whenever he played, but I think Hincapié is an upgrade (Zinchenko might also leave soon).