Manchester City's purge of players creates room for a potential €100 million acquisition, supposedly snatching the deal away from Arsenal, according to media reports.
Rodrygo's potential move to the Premier League is gaining momentum, with Liverpool and Manchester City emerging as the frontrunners in the race to sign the Real Madrid forward.
Liverpool and Manchester City have been the two primary clubs competing for Rodrygo's signature throughout the summer transfer window. Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's manager, has long admired Rodrygo, viewing him as a "dream" signing. However, recent reports suggest Liverpool currently leads the race, with their offer regarded as the most concrete. Rodrygo is reportedly "very excited" about the prospect of joining Liverpool due to the club’s tradition and sporting potential.
Arsenal has also been offered a chance to sign Rodrygo, but recent developments indicate they are no longer actively pursuing him after signing Eberechi Eze. Tottenham has shown some interest, but not as prominently as Liverpool and Manchester City.
Real Madrid are valuing Rodrygo around €100 million, and he is eager to leave due to a diminished role under new manager Xabi Alonso. The coach is considering implementing a 3-5-2 system, which may lead to Rodrygo being deemed surplus to requirements.
Manchester City is considering replacing attacker Savinho with Rodrygo, according to Fabrizio Romano. In our view, it would be a good deal for Pep Guardiola if City sign Rodrygo.
Rodrygo, who prefers the left-wing position, has shifted to the right due to the presence of Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe, who also prefer that position. Last season, Rodrygo scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists playing as a right winger for Real Madrid.
If a move to Manchester City materializes, Rodrygo, along with one of Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku, could start most games for the club. City is believed by some reports not to be pushing aggressively this summer, while Liverpool is finalizing talks with an offer reportedly around €46 million. However, Manchester City remains a possible destination if circumstances change.
In summary:
| Club | Interest Level | Current Status | |----------------|--------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Liverpool | Very high | Leading the race; talks open; player excited | | Manchester City| High | Persistent interest; possible but less imminent | | Arsenal | Moderate | Offered the player; likely ruled out after Eze deal | | Tottenham | Some interest | Mentioned but less prominent |
With Liverpool seemingly leading the race, a Rodrygo move to the Premier League is very likely, with Liverpool the main favorite. However, a move to Manchester City remains possible but less certain at this stage.
Meanwhile, Jack Grealish and James McAtee are expected to leave Manchester City in the coming days, potentially freeing up resources for a move for Rodrygo. Arsenal, particularly keen to add a left-sided attacker this summer, may miss out on this opportunity.
[1] Transfermarkt.com [2] Fabrizio Romano [3] Goal.com [4] Sky Sports [5] BBC Sport
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