Rodrygo’s move to Arsenal or Man City takes new twist, Real Madrid star is not happy

TBR Football understands that Arsenal and Manchester City target Rodrygo may now have been pushed even closer towards a Real Madrid exit.Throughout the summer, Arsenal have been keen to sign Rodrygo, and their Premier League rivals Manchester City have recently upped their own interest too.TBR Football revealed earlier in the summer that Rodrygo’s potential availability was exciting English sides, and with just days left in the transfer window, the Brazilian could still be on the move.Despite signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, Arsenal are keen on a loan move for Rodrygo, and Man City consider the 24-year-old as their first-choice replacement for Savinho, should he leave.Liverpool have also been linked with Rodrygo, but their interest has not progressed as they do not particularly want to sign a winger who could block opportunities for Rio Ngumoha. Rodrygo is seriously unhappy after missing out on Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squadThat being said, TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Rodrygo’s fresh snub from Brazil’s squad for their upcoming friendlies could have major ramifications in terms of his future.Rodrygo did start Real’s first game of the season at the weekend against Real Oviedo, but he was taken off just after the hour mark and the winger was not happy.Photo by Bruno Penas/Quality Sport Images/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Arsenal at genuine risk of FFP breach as UEFA set £519m limitNow to add to that disappointment, Rodrygo’s former manager Carlo Ancelotti has now dropped him from his Brazil squad.Ancelotti intimated that Rodrygo’s lack of game time was the reason at his press conference, words that might only push the winger towards leaving the Santiago Bernabeu.Speaking at his presser, Ancelotti said: “Did I tell Rodrygo and Neymar why they aren’t called up? No. “They perfectly know the idea of the national team, they have to play the matches and be in good physical condition. “I don’t need to explain this. If they want explanations, they can call me. Rodrygo has my number.”Arsenal and Man City are still keeping a close eye on Rodrygo’s situationWith that in mind, sources have now confirmed to TBR Football that Ancelotti’s snub could be the final straw for Rodrygo’s Real career.Providing further insight, Bailey said: “I am told that Rodrygo has been edging towards England and this decision from Ancelotti has been seriously noted by Arsenal, Man City and the intermediaries working on this deal.“This is a World Cup year and Real have already told his camp that they won’t stand in his way if the right offer comes in.”Rodrygo is ready to join Arsenal or Man City this summer amid his frustrations in the Spanish capital.But it remains to be seen if either club will ultimately be in the right position to pursue a deal.Like many of his international teammates, Rodrygo is determined to be part of Brazil’s World Cup squad next summer.And it doesn’t bode well for the former Santos man that Arda Guller has already prevailed as a key player under Xabi Alonso.