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title: "Arsenal: Edu ‘gaining ground’ in Cristiano Ronaldo transfer race"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-arsenal-transfer-rumours-cristiano-ronaldo-update-latest/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Arsenal News"
published: "2022-12-15T12:10:49Z"
modified: "2022-12-15T12:10:49Z"
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# Arsenal: Edu ‘gaining ground’ in Cristiano Ronaldo transfer race

**[Arsenal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/) are ‘gaining ground’ in the race to sign former Man United star Cristiano Ronaldo and there is the ‘will to make an attempt’, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Gunners transfer plans…

Lead by sporting director Edu, the Gunners are reportedly making plans behind-the-scenes ahead of the looming January window.

The likes of Mykhalo Mudryk are being[repeatedly linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/follow-up/premier-league-arsenal-mykhaylo-mudryk-move-latest-transfer-rumours/) with a move to the Emirates Stadium as manager Mikel Arteta aims to win Arsenal their first [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) title in nearly 20 years.

One big name superstar has also been mentioned as a possible target the north Londoners after his sour exit from Old Trafford.

### The Latest: Arsenal ‘gaining ground’ in Ronaldo race…

According to journalist Rudy Galetti, writing for [Tribal Football](https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/the-insider-rudy-galetti-arsenal-explore-ronaldo-option-man-city-go-bellingham-deep-real-madrid-brahim-4439859), Arsenal are ‘gaining ground’ for Ronaldo after his untimely exit from the 2022 [World Cup](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/world-cup-2022/) with Portugal.

It’s added that there is the ‘will to make an attempt’ for the ex-Juventus and Real Madrid forward and Arsenal would ‘like to join the race’ for his services.

Ronaldo is currently a free agent after his Man United exit with Al Nassr and Inter Miami named as other suitors.

### The Verdict: Big call…

There is little doubting the 37-year-old still has quality and is one of the best players ever to grace the beautiful game.

The [once-£99 million](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44785173) Ronaldo bagged [18 goals and three assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/5583/History/Cristiano-Ronaldo) in the English top flight last season – backing pundit Roy Keane’s view that he is an ‘[absolute genius’.](https://twitter.com/SquawkaNews/status/1409221719584301059)

Ronaldo has also admitted to Piers Morgan that he [likes Arsenal and manager Arteta,](https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-i-like-team-i-like-coach-cristiano-ronaldo-names-club-wants-win-premier-league-season-manchester-united) but it could be a concern for the Spaniard that a personality like his could upset the applecart.

As Arsenal top the league, harmony must be considered, and the last thing the Gunners want is disruption in the dressing room.