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Spanish sources claim that Arsenal are desperate to land the 23-year-old, but will have to await the outcome of a complicated arrangement with Spanish side Valencia.

Valencia's new owner Peter Lim has an investment group who own the rights to the forward, meaning that the Gunners will have to concede first refusal to the La Liga team.

However if Arsenal do offer big money for the forward, then Lim will have to decide whether a significant profit for himself would outweigh his new sides need for a striker.

Rodrigo netted 15 goals this season, including one against Tottenham on Benfica's way to the final of the Europa League.

He also helped Benfica end a two-season run of not winning the Portugese Primeira Liga.

Arsene Wenger will understand that bolstering the Gunners' attacking options is a must.

Their dependance on lone striker Olivier Giroud has been highlighted as contributing to their unfortunate title race capitulation.