Manchester City considered favourites to sign Tottenham Hotspur-linked Real Madrid forward Rodrygo in January.
Manchester City considered favourites to sign Tottenham Hotspur-linked Real Madrid forward Rodrygo in January,.
Manchester City considered favourites to sign Tottenham Hotspur-linked Real Madrid forward Rodrygo in January
Tottenham Hotspur’s strong start to the new season has been overshadowed by their recent struggles at home in the Premier League. They were very close to ending their four-game winless run at home in the Premier League against Manchester United on Saturday, only for Ruben Amorim’s side to score deep in stoppage-time and salvage a draw.
Thomas Frank has been under scrutiny for not preparing the team well enough to win games at home. There are several issues in his squad that requires addressing in the upcoming transfer window if Spurs hope to close the gap on their rivals in the second half of the campaign. The primary focus is to sign a new attacker in January, as the team requires more spark and cutting edge in the final third.
Barring Mohammed Kudus, Tottenham’s forwards have failed to show that they can be relied upon for regular supply of goals and assists. Despite spending a lot of money in the summer, it is understood that the north Londoners intend to continue their approach of making statement signings in the January window.
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Recent reports suggest that Spurs are willing to make a move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes in January. The Brazilian international has been struggling to get regular minutes under his belt since Xabi Alonso took charge of proceedings at Real Madrid in June. Playing time has become a premium for the 24-year-old, with Xabi Alonso preferring the likes of Vinicius Jr., Arda Guler, Franco Mastantuono and Jude Bellingham ahead of him in attack.
For someone desperate to be a part of the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup, lack of minutes are clear red flags. So, there is a big possibility that Rodrygo pushes to leave Real Madrid when the mid-season trading period commences. However, Spurs are not the only club keen on recruiting the Real Madrid man.
Chelsea have joined the mix for Rodrygo’s signature and are making a late push. They are monitoring him as a potential attacking option. Also, according to a report from TEAMtalk, Manchester City have moved ahead of Tottenham and Chelsea in the race to sign the Real Madrid forward. Pep Guardiola views the Brazilian as an ideal winger in his system, especially after sales in January, and Manchester City remain ready to trigger a €60-80m deal.
Manchester City considered favourites to sign Tottenham Hotspur-linked Real Madrid forward Rodrygo in January.
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Tottenham cool down their interest in Rodrygo
If Man City now being deemed as favourites for the 24-year-old is a setback for Thomas Frank, the report adds that Spurs are unlikely to match Rodrygo’s exorbitant wages demands. His salary is considered way too high, and the north Londoners want to keep their wage bill low. No potential bid in January is lined up, although a pursuit could re-emerge next summer if he doesn’t leave Santiago Bernabeu before then.
That purely depends on his situation at Madrid. If Rodrygo starts getting regular minutes post-November break, he could end up staying. If not, he could seek an exit to improve his chances of making the World Cup squad. Having won multiple UEFA Champions League crowns at Madrid, his quality is unquestionable.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are not willing to disrupt their wage bill by signing Rodrygo. If we are to go by the reports, Spurs cooling down their interest in the South American means they have other realistic targets in mind.