Manchester City consider blockbuster transfer for €100 million Real Madrid forward | OneFootball

Etihad Stadium officials are now reportedly turning attentions towards Real Madrid as they seek out a potential replacement for Savinho this summer.

Following Tottenham’s ongoing push to land Savinho in a deal expected to eventually be worth well over €50 million should an agreement be found, Manchester City’s recruitment team are already mapping out contingency plans.

City’s stance throughout the window has been that they will only part with Savinho on their own terms, but with Spurs persistent and the player open to the move, Etihad Stadium bosses are exploring high-profile attacking reinforcements.

The move for an elite wide forward comes amid significant changes in City’s attacking depth. Jack Grealish is close to sealing a season-long loan to Everton, while James McAtee is finalising a permanent switch to Nottingham Forest. Combined with the potential loss of Savinho, those exits would leave Pep Guardiola with a leaner squad in forward areas.

Rodrygo’s name has emerged as the most eye-catching target on Manchester City’s radar. The 24-year-old has been a regular contributor at Real Madrid since his 2019 arrival from Santos, earning a reputation for decisive goals in the UEFA Champions League and versatility across the front line.

According to the information of Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are now considering a move for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo after imminent exits including Jack Grealish, James McAtee, and Savinho’s freedom to join Tottenham.

From the side of Manchester City, it is explained that the club sees Rodrygo as a ‘dream target’, with head coach Pep Guardiola described as a ‘big fan’. As for Real Madrid, Los Blancos will let the player leave Santiago Bernabeu, whilst asking around €100 million for a deal.

Should City make their interest concrete, negotiations are likely to hinge on whether Real Madrid feel they can adequately replace Rodrygo before the end of the window. Madrid’s willingness to sanction an exit suggests they are confident in squad depth.

Financially, a €100 million move would represent one of the largest signings in City’s history, placing Rodrygo alongside the likes of Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol in the club’s all-time most expensive acquisitions.

With the season fast approaching, the coming weeks could see a domino effect in the transfer market. If Tottenham secure Savinho, Manchester City could act quickly to avoid a bidding war for Rodrygo, while Real Madrid will be watching developments closely to maximise leverage.