Arsenal have entered the race to sign Benfica youngster Rodrigo, according to talkSPORT.
However, the Gunners are expected to face competition from Inter Milan, who are also believed to keen on the former Bolton Wanderers loanee.
The 20-year-old broke into the Benfica starting lineup this season and has been a near ever-present.
Arsenal are said to have been monitoring Rodrigo for a number of months now and are said to be considering a bid in the summer.