With Savinho reportedly on his way to Tottenham, Manchester City have started looking for a replacement and may have identified a star to fill the role.
The Skyblues recently rejected offers totalling £86m: £60m from Tottenham for Savinho and £26m from Nottingham Forest for Rico Lewis. However, the Brazilian winger remains linked with Spurs, with City setting a hefty asking price of £66.5m for the former Girona forward.
Although that fee is high, Tottenham are reportedly just £6m away from meeting City’s demands. With Savinho’s potential exit looming, the Premier League giants are already moving in the transfer market to secure a replacement. According to Caught Offside, Rodrygo is being viewed as the ideal successor.
Rodrygo to Manchester City as Savinho replacement?
The Real Madrid winger has been linked with a move away since the start of the summer. Pep Guardiola and City are reportedly ready to push ahead if Savinho leaves. The Spanish manager is a big admirer of the 24-year-old and is said to have quietly outlined his project to him.
The British outlet reports that Manchester City are considering a €100m (£86m) bid for Rodrygo, structured as £69m guaranteed with £17m in performance-related bonuses. Real Madrid are understood to be open to selling the Brazilian international, who is also reportedly being monitored by Liverpool and Arsenal.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
