Manchester City have decided to press ahead with their pursuit of Rodrygo Goes, even if Savinho remains at the club.
According to Mick Brown via Football Insider, Manchester City have decided to step up their pursuit of Rodrygo Goes. With the Real Madrid star available, Pep Guardiola’s team are willing to splash the cash. The deal doesn’t depend on Savinho’s potential move to Tottenham Hotspur.
Brown’s take on City signing Rodrygo
While speaking about City’s interest in Rodrygo, Brown said: “Rodrygo is one Man City are pushing for,”
“They’ve got so many players in wide areas already, but they’ve lost Grealish so perhaps they feel there’s a space he has left in the squad.
“There’s been talk about Savinho as well maybe going to Tottenham, but I don’t think he has to leave before they bring somebody else in.
“From City’s perspective, they’d happily have both of them to give them that strength in depth.
“I always think Pep Guardiola has to decide on what his first-choice wide-men are, because at the moment he chops and changes and it can be inconsistent.
“But I think if Rodrygo is available, and I think he will be because he’s not a crucial part of that Real Madrid team, he will be of interest to them.
“I think it’s a move the player will be open to as well.
“Guardiola wants to strengthen, they’ve shown that already, and this could be the next move.”
Real Madrid are ready to sell Rodrygo
Rodrygo was one of the mainstays at Real Madrid under Carlo Ancelotti, but Xabi Alonso’s arrival has seen him go down the pecking order. While he did start their most recent league fixture, he is no longer a regular starter for them.
The Brazilian is not willing to accept a rotational role, and his agents are actively looking for a new club. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are also open to his departure as long as their demands are met.
While multiple top clubs have been linked with the 24-year-old, Manchester City seem to be the most likely destination at this stage. Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of the Brazilian and is pushing City to sign him.
City push for Rodrygo regardless
Initially, reports suggested that any deal would depend on Savinho’s departure. While Tottenham are pushing hard to sign the young winger, Brown has suggested Rodrygo’s move doesn’t hinge on the 21-year-old’s exit.
He remains a key target for Spurs, who will continue to make moves to sign him before the deadline. However, the City hierarchy are reluctant to sell. Irrespective of his future, they have decided to step up their pursuit of the Real Madrid ace.
While a potential move would require a significant fee, City are willing to do everything in their power. With Jack Grealish leaving the club, they feel there is enough room to have someone like Rodrygo in their squad. If he does end up joining them, the 24-year-old will automatically become a key part of Guardiola’s plans.