Manchester City’s reported interest in Rodrygo Goes hints at their ambitious plans for the summer transfer window, with a massive €150 million bid in sight.
Pep Guardiola’s side aims to bolster their attacking options, especially with lingering uncertainties around the futures of key players like Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. However, securing Rodrygo from Real Madrid is far from straightforward.
Rodrygo, a crucial player for Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid, isn’t just any transfer target. Known for his versatility and creativity in attack, his importance to Madrid makes this potential transfer highly challenging. Real Madrid, having no immediate reason to sell, are expected to drive a hard bargain, possibly raising their demands if they consider negotiations at all.
Liverpool’s interest adds another twist, as they see Rodrygo as a possible successor to Mohamed Salah. If Madrid signal any willingness to sell, the Brazilian attacker could spark a bidding war, raising the stakes for all involved clubs.
Whether Manchester City can land Rodrygo will depend on how far they’re willing to push their bid—and how much Real Madrid resists letting go of a pivotal talent.