Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has reiterated that he is “counting” on Rodrygo following yet another snub. Rodrygo was an unused substitute for Los Blancos on Tuesday night as they kicked off their 2025-26 La Liga campaign with a 1-0 win at home to 10-man Osasuna.

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has spoken out on Rodrygo's position in the Spanish capital after a summer of speculation over the Brazilian with the forward uncertain of a role this season

The report by Guillem Balague states that Real insist that Arsenal haven't made an approach for Rodrygo at this stage in the transfer window, despite reports that the Gunners are looking to add him to their ranks ahead of a potential move to the Emirates Stadium in the final fortnight of the transfer window.