The expected loan from Jack Grealish to Everton and Savinho's likely switch to Tottenham can leave a striking gap in the attack of Manchester City – one that Pep Guardiola may want to fill with a blockbuster.
Real Madrid's Rodrygo is Guardiolas “Dream Target”
According to Transfer Insider Fabrizio Romano, City seriously are considering Rodrygo, the 24-year-old Brazilian attacker who has been a key figure at Real Madrid and is under contract until 2028. Romano describes Rodrygo as 'dream goal' of the city and notes that Guardiola is a huge admirer of his game.
If the deal continues, Rodrygo would mainly be confronted with the competition of Jeremy Doku on the left wing, but he is also able to play on the right, where Guardiola currently has Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and Oscar Bobb. Academy product James McATee is also ready to leave for Nottingham Forest.
How much could Real Madrid get from City for Rodrygo?
City has already spent almost $ 200 million this summer, but the estimated price tag of $ 98-110 million for Rodrygo – who came to Madrid from Santos for around $ 49 million in 2018 – could be worth it.
He comes from a strong season 2024-25 and contributes 24 goals in 54 performances and would give the Premier League champions a different weapon of world class while insisting to keep their title.