If Savinho departs Manchester City have a list of back up targets besides Rodrygo | OneFootball

Currently, the future of Savinho is up in the air. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see the young winger leave Manchester City before the close of the transfer window. As per a report from Jack Gaughan, Tottenham is set to move to sign Savinho. If the Brazilian international leaves City, they will need to sign a replacement attacking player. Real Madrid winger Rodrygo is the likely player City will target to replace Savinho. But that move could prove to be expensive.

There are other players in the market that Manchester City could choose to pursue. One such player is AS Monaco’s versatile winger Maghnes Akliouche. Fabrizio Romano reported yesterday that City had denied having any interest in the talented French playmaker. But that could change if Savinho leaves and City cannot land their number one target to replace him.

Despite City’s denials, it is believed that Maghnes Akliouche remains on Manchester City’s shortlist.

Esteemed Kompany sources have revealed that Manchester City have drawn up a list of alternatives in case they cannot sign Rodrygo to replace Savinho if the ex-Girona winger leaves the club. One player who is on Manchester City’s shortlist is AS Monaco’s versatile winger Maghnes Akliouche.

With his versatility to play across the final third and tremendous technical and tactical ability, Maghnes Akliouche fits the bill as a typical Manchester City player. The young French playmaker has impressed while playing at Monaco. His impressive displays have caught the eye of other clubs besides Manchester City. Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan are also contemplating a move for Akliouche. It is believed that AS Monaco were demanding between €70-80 million to sell their prized asset. But it is thought that they could accept a bid of €50 million if pressed. Maghnes Akliouche could be a cheaper alternative to Rodrygo if Manchester City choose to move for the creative young winger.

Manchester City have denied any interest in Maghnes Akliouche but this summer has shown that things can quickly change.

If the past week has revealed anything it is that what appears to a non-starter in terms of a transfer can change quickly. That is what has occurred in terms of Manchester City’s interest in PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. There appeared to be little chance of City signing the Italian international. Now it would be a major surprise if Donnarumma didn’t become a City player. The same situation could play out in regards to City’s denial in having any interest in Maghnes Akliouche.

As reported above, Manchester City have denied having any interest in AS Monaco’s versatile winger. But if Savinho leaves City and a move for Rodrygo doesn’t come together, Manchester City could reignite their interest in the talented French playmaker. It seems unlikely at this stage but anything is possible during the closing stages of the summer transfer window. This week’s events are proof of that.