Despite already spending big this summer, Manchester City are now reportedly set to hold talks in an attempt to seal one last blockbuster move for Pep Guardiola.
Man City targeting late transfer flurry
After starting the transfer window so strongly with the arrivals of Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri, it looked as though Manchester City had commenced and ended their summer business in clinical fashion early on. Since then, however, Savinho and Ederson have thrown unexpected spanners into the works which could force the Citizens to land at least one more blockbuster move.
Both players missed City's opening day thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers through ill-timed injuries as rumours continue to emerge over their futures. Whether they make swift recoveries in the event of a late summer switch will certainly be interesting to see, however, with Tottenham Hotspur chasing Savinho and Galatasaray already in talks to sign Ederson.
In the event that Ederson does depart, which looks likely at this stage, Guardiola could reportedly welcome Senne Lammens before the end of the month. Although the Citizens initially had their sights set on Gianluigi Donnarumma, reports have since emerged that any deal to sign the Italian has become difficult due to Paris Saint-Germain's £22m asking price.
As a result, City have reportedly turned their attention towards Lammens and hijacking Manchester United's move to sign the Royal Antwerp shot-stopper.
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Senne Lammens for Royal Antwerp.
Meanwhile, when it comes to potentially replacing Savinho, those at the Etihad have shifted their focus towards what would be one of the headline deals of the summer in the closing stages of the window.
Man City set to hold talks to sign Rodrygo
According to Pete O'Rourke of Football Insider, Manchester City are now set to hold talks to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid, with the Brazilian's representatives already on their way to commence discussions. Madrid reportedly value the winger at around £87m, but are open to letting him leave before the end of the month.
Reportedly going head-to-head with Liverpool in the race to sign Rodrygo, City will have their eye on revenge on the Reds after watching on as Florian Wirtz chose Anfield over the Etihad earlier this summer.
What's more, if City are looking to replace Savinho, then doing so with a star of Rodrygo's calibre would certainly send a statement of intent around the Premier League. Dubbed "special" by former Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, the 24-year-old is arguably one of the best wingers in the world.
Rodrygo Real Madrid stats
Appearances 270
Goals 68
Assists 51
In one swoop, City could have the potential to form one of the Premier League's most deadly partnerships between Erling Haaland and Rodrygo - one which could see them restore their English crown just one year after conceding it to Liverpool.