Manchester City could act late in the transfer window, with at least one signing possible and Donnarumma expected if Ederson departs. Rodrygo remains on City’s radar but has regained a starting role at Real Madrid, reducing his availability before the deadline. Real Madrid would demand a large fee for Rodrygo, making a late-window deal difficult. City appear inclined to retain Savinho, which would block using funds to buy Rodrygo. The only realistic route for a move this summer would be a significant sale such as Savinho leaving, with a potential opportunity to revisit Rodrygo in 2026 if his minutes diminish.
The Rodrygo deal looks very difficult to do. He was back in the Madrid starting line-up against Oviedo and I think the player, he's happy at Madrid as long as he's getting minutes. And Madrid, if they were to sell him, they'll be looking at huge fee for a signature as well. So late in the window, I would say it's highly unlikely that Man City will push to try and get a deal done for Rodrygo.
And according to Pete O'Rourke (via Football Insider), it is very unlikely that Man City sign Rodrygo this summer, with the only chance being if a significant sale was to happen first. Especially with City looking like they're keeping hold of Savinho. I think the only way the Rodrygo move would only ever happen is if Savinho was sold. They would then use that money to go and sign his replacement in the Real Madrid man.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to join if Ederson is sold, but another player that remains on their radar is Real Madrid winger Rodrygo Goes. Rodrygo, who has also been linked with Liverpool in recent months, had looked destined to leave Real Madrid this summer, having seemingly fallen out of favour under new manager Xabi Alonso. However, he has been counted upon at the start of this season, which has decreased his chances of departing before Monday's deadline.
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