Jun 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Real Madrid CF forward Rodrygo (11) controls the ball against FC Salzburg in the second half during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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Rodrygo Transfer Rumor- Manchester City eye €100m move for Real Madrid Superstar

Manchester City are weighing up a potential bid for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes, with Pep Guardiola identifying the Brazilian international as a dream signing. According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League champions are seriously considering entering the race for the 24-year-old, who has been linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabéu throughout the summer.

🚨🔵 Manchester City are considering move for Rodrygo after imminent exits.

Grealish gone, McAtee and Savinho can leave… and #MCFC see Rodrygo as dream target, Guardiola big fan.

Real Madrid will let him leave if player wants – asking around €100m.

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2025

Despite months of speculation, no formal offers for Rodrygo have emerged so far. With the transfer window entering its final weeks, it had seemed likely that he would stay in Madrid. However, City’s interest — combined with ongoing admiration from Arsenal and Liverpool — could change the situation rapidly.

Guardiola reshaping his attack

Manchester City are expected to refresh their forward line following several imminent departures. Jack Grealish is set for a move to Everton, Savinho is closing in on a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, and James McAtee is nearing a permanent exit to Nottingham Forest.

With those changes in mind, Guardiola is keen to add another high-quality attacker to his squad. Rodrygo, capable of playing across the front line, fits the profile perfectly. City previously explored a move for the Brazilian last summer and even held meetings with his representatives earlier this year, underlining long-standing interest.

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Madrid’s Asking price for Rodrygo

Real Madrid’s position is clear — they will not push Rodrygo out, but they are open to a sale if the player requests a transfer. Any deal would require a significant bid, with Los Blancos valuing their forward at around €100 million.

Rodrygo, who has been a key figure under Carlo Ancelotti, will ultimately have the final say on his future. If he signals a desire to leave, the focus will turn to whether Manchester City or any other club is willing to meet Madrid’s steep valuation.

For now, the situation remains fluid, but with the transfer deadline approaching, a decision from the player is expected soon. City’s pursuit could yet become one of the defining stories of the final weeks of the summer window.