Manchester City have now reportedly emerged as the favourites to sign a £75m attacker alongside Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.
Man City agree Semenyo deal
If anyone around the Premier League were baffled by Man City's pursuit of Semenyo then last night's 0-0 draw against Sunderland provided plenty of answers. The Citizens are now four points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after failing to make their chances count against the Black Cats.
It's exactly the type of scenario they're signing Semenyo for. The £65m man doesn't need telling how to find the back of the net, having scored eight league goals so far this season, and is far more clinical than creative outlets Jeremie Doku and Savinho.
Up next for Man City is the visit of manager-less Chelsea in a game that could see Semenyo make his debut after reports claimed that a deal is now agreed in principle with Bournemouth.
Left ruing missed chances against Sunderland, Pep Guardiola told reporters: "Really good game, especially the second half. The first half was really tight, the chances we missed to score a goal in the six-yard box.
“We had many there, we had good actions against a fantastic team but I’m so proud and delighted of the way we played in this difficult stadium against a difficult opponent. We did everything to win, but in the end we couldn’t do it.”
Manchester City's Savinho scores their second goal Related
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It's all about the small margins in a title race and Guardiola will know that more than most. Bridging that gap on Arsenal has just become that much tougher, but Man City's transfer plans could yet play a pivotal part.
Man City now favourites to sign £75m Rodrygo
According to Sport in Spain, as relayed by Sport Witness, Man City are now the favourites to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid this year. The Brazilian is reportedly desperate to leave the Bernabeu and is looking to sign with a top agent in an attempt to make a move happen sooner rather than later.
Real Madrid's Rodrygo celebrates scoring their first goal
Ironically, it is Arsenal who are reportedly head-to-head with City in the race to sign the attacking star as the two Premier League clubs potentially collide in a deal which could be worth as much as €90m (£77m).
Man City, of course, already felt Rodrygo's quality first-hand this season when he netted Real Madrid's goal in an eventual 2-1 victory for the Citizens.
It's been a difficult season for the Real Madrid man, but Rodrygo could rediscover his most clinical form with a move to the Premier League in 2026.