Expert: Man City ‘pushing’ to sign superstar after Savinho to Spurs latest
Man City Intensify Push for Rodrygo as Guardiola Eyes New Attacking Options
Manchester City are stepping up their pursuit of Real Madrid star Rodrygo, with insiders suggesting that Pep Guardiola’s side remain keen on striking a deal irrespective of whether Savinho completes a move to Tottenham Hotspur in the final days of the transfer window.
That is according to former Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers chief scout Mick Brown, who remains extremely well-connected within the football world. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Brown revealed that City view Rodrygo as a serious target and that the 24-year-old Brazilian could be open to a switch to the Premier League after several years in La Liga.
While Rodrygo has been a useful squad member at Real Madrid, reports indicate that manager Xabi Alonso does not consider him untouchable. Madrid are believed to be willing to sanction a sale if a significant bid arrives, particularly given their growing attacking depth.
This latest development follows Football Insider’s exclusive on 21 August that Rodrygo’s representatives have already held informal discussions with both Manchester City and Liverpool regarding potential summer transfers.
Meanwhile, Tottenham remain firmly in the hunt for Savinho, another Brazilian talent currently on City’s books. Spurs are pushing hard to finalise an agreement before the 1 September deadline, but City’s hierarchy are reluctant to let the winger go. Brown previously told Football Insider on 16 August that Spurs’ interest is concrete, though it will take persistence to convince City to part ways.
City’s Big-Money Ambition
On 17 August, it was revealed that City had registered a strong interest in Rodrygo, though any deal is expected to be expensive and complicated. Despite this, Brown believes that Guardiola’s side are determined to make a marquee attacking addition and will seriously explore the possibility of bringing the Brazilian to the Etihad.
“Rodrygo is one that City are really pushing for,” Brown explained. “They’ve got a lot of wide players already, but with Jack Grealish leaving, perhaps they feel there’s a gap in the squad.
“There’s been talk about Savinho potentially joining Tottenham, but City don’t necessarily have to sell him before they buy someone else. From their perspective, they would happily keep Savinho and add Rodrygo as well, to ensure real strength in depth.”
Brown went on to suggest that Guardiola is still searching for greater consistency in his wide positions. “Pep often rotates his wingers, and sometimes that can cause inconsistency. I think if Rodrygo is available – and I do believe Madrid are open to letting him go, as he’s not a central figure in their plans – then he’s a player City will be very interested in.
“It’s also a move I think Rodrygo himself would be willing to make. Guardiola has already shown a desire to strengthen this summer, and this could well be the next step in that process.”
Grealish’s Everton Future in Focus
Rodrygo’s potential arrival could also be linked to the departure of Jack Grealish, who has joined Everton on loan and made an impressive start to life under David Moyes. The England international registered two assists on his home debut as Everton beat Brighton 2-0 in their first Premier League game at the newly named Hill Dickinson Stadium.
According to sources, Grealish is already considering the possibility of making his stay at Everton permanent. While his current wage package is beyond what the Toffees can sustain, Football Insider revealed on 26 August that the winger is prepared to take a significant pay cut if it ensures a permanent deal.
Negotiations between Everton, Manchester City, and Grealish’s representatives are expected to develop as the season unfolds. Should Grealish continue to perform at a high level, City may be willing to negotiate terms that would allow the Toffees to secure him permanently.
For now, however, the biggest headline remains City’s ambitious pursuit of Rodrygo – a move that could reshape Guardiola’s attacking options and send shockwaves across both the Premier League and La Liga in the final stretch of the window.