Manchester City are exploring a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo as the club prepares for a number of attacking departures. Nottingham Forest are closing in on a \u00a320 million ($26.9 million) deal for attacking midfielder James McAtee, and the report states that those three departures, if they go through, would leave City with a hole in attack and funds to reinvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Fabrizio Romano, Rodrygo is the “dream” target for City manager Pep Guardiola and the Premier League outfit are considering making an ambitious move before the transfer window closes. Real Madrid have made it clear that Rodrygo can leave this summer if a sufficient offer arrives. An asking price of \u20ac100 million (\u00a386.7 million, $116.5 million) has been set, though reports elsewhere suggest a discount could be negotiated if Rodrygo specifically requests an exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Rodrygo responds to City\u2019s interest is likely to be decisive. Despite speculative approaches from other Premier League clubs that did not progress, the unsettled forward is believed to have made it clear that he wants to stay and fight for his future in Madrid. He is known to be very attached to Madrid but, having struggled for minutes under Xabi Alonso at the Club World Cup, Rodrygo is aware he faces a significant test if he opts to remain at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
City have not yet made a formal approach for the 24-year-old and, given the cost involved, would likely only do so if Rodrygo indicates an interest in moving to the Etihad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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