Manchester City are ready to accelerate the pursuit of Rodrygo Goes and are prepared to make an €80 million offer for the Real Madrid misfit.
According to Fichajes, Manchester City could begin their push towards Rodrygo Goes, and now they are prepared to launch an €80 million offer. Real Madrid might consider letting the forward go if he pushes for a departure, as a lack of game time and importance under Xabi Alonso could play into Pep Guardiola’s hands.
Manchester City stood firm in the face of Tottenham’s interest in Savinho and chose to keep the Brazilian attacker rather than finding a replacement. They held an interest in Rodrygo Goes at the time, but given that other teams were also tracking the Brazilian, there was uncertainty whether he would leave Real Madrid.
In nearly half a season, Pep Guardiola could push the club to get a deal in place for Rodrygo, as Savinho continued to lose relevance in the team. The Manchester City boss could make a concerted decision to add a new attacker to the mix, with the club reportedly ready to accelerate their interest in Rodrygo.
Manchester City are thought to be in the lead for Rodrygo, but there’s the prospect of facing rival competition for the attacker. Liverpool and Arsenal are also interested, although Guardiola’s side could look to push ahead in the race with a firm offer.
As per the report, Manchester City are ready to launch an €80 million offer to test the resolve of the 24-year-old Real Madrid star. A good sporting project aside, any move will also depend on the kind of role Guardiola offers the Brazilian international in his side, as the club will want to do better, especially if rivals are in the mood to sign the winger in January.
Does Rodrygo Goes want Real Madrid exit?
Rodrygo may have had offers back in the summer, but chose to stay and fight for his place. New manager Xabi Alonso barely selected him during the run to the semifinal in the Club World Cup, which was a big indication in itself that the Spaniard wanted to move away from the Brazilian.
Rodrygo is already contemplating a departure in January, as he seeks to play regularly, something Alonso has not afforded him during the regular season. Moreover, there are other names ahead of the 24-year-old Real Madrid star in the pecking order, and with a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad at stake, Rodrygo can find a new challenge where he plays plenty.