Manchester City News can exclusively reveal that Pep Guardiola and Co are plotting a move for Rodrygo if Savinho signs for Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
Real Madrid are prepared to sell Rodrygo this summer, who started just one game during their FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
With Savinho being open to joining Tottenham, Jack Grealish agreeing a loan move to Everton and James McAtee set to sign for Nottingham Forest, City could lose several attackers this summer.
Pep Guardiola’s side lack natural wingers at their disposal, with Jeremy Doku being the only player who has always been a wide forward within their ranks.
Rodrygo is on Man City’s radar as Savinho is interested in Tottenham move
Manchester City News’ transfer expert, Graeme Bailey provided an insight about the Sky Blues’ interest in signing Rodrygo.
Bailey revealed: “Rodrygo is a player that City have long had an interest in.”
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Graeme Bailey further mentioned Rodrygo, dubbed “elegant” by Carlo Ancelotti is a player whose future Manchester City have been informed about for a while.
Real Madrid star Rodrygo in action against Al-Hilal in Club World Cup.
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images
“And amid talks with Arsenal and Liverpool – we can confirm that City were also being kept informed about his situation.”
“If Savinho does go, and with Jack Grealish and James McAtee leaving – they will want someone else in there and Rodrygo is very much on their radar.”
Savinho has already delivered his Rodrygo verdict
If Manchester City do sign Rodrygo, they would be hoping that he emerges as a major upgrade on Savinho.
Based on the 2024/2025 season, the decorated wideman has the edge on the City winger.
STATS LAST SEASON RODRYGO SAVINHO
GOALS 14 3
ASSISTS 11 13
With 14 goals and 11 assists to his name during the previous campaign, the Real Madrid winger was far more productive than his countryman.
Savinho is a big fan of Rodrygo as well, telling Manchester City’s official website that he is his idol.
The youngster revealed: “Ronaldinho was crazily good, he was a very talented player with the ball. Ronaldo Nazario too, although he was more of a scorer.”
“My idol in football history is Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.”