Manager Josep Guardiola reportedly believes that Kylian Mbappé's arrival at Real Madrid will give him the chance to sign Rodrygo, and has therefore decided to make an offer to Julián Álvarez for Rodrygo. It is reported that.
Guardiola has some of the best attackers in the world at Manchester City. The Spaniard boasts a front line that includes Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Alvarez.
Haaland scored a record-breaking 36 goals in the Premier League last season, Foden is considered the most in-form player in the league at the moment and Alvarez has proven himself to be a very useful asset this season. .
In fact, this season, his second at the Etihad, the Argentine has scored 16 goals and provided 12 assists.
This puts him tied with Foden and second behind Haaland in terms of total goal contributions in all competitions this term.
Despite the fact that he is one of City's most powerful attacking players, Guardiola is apparently ready to get rid of him.
according to Defensa CentralHe is ready to make an offer to Real Madrid.
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He is trying to do so in order to acquire Real winger Rodrygo in return.
In fact, reports state that City would “propose a complete exchange” for Alvarez in order to land the Brazilian.
According to recent reports, Rodrigo A fee of £86 million will be charged. If he were to be sold to the La Liga giants.
As such, City will have to hope Alvarez can be acquired in the same price range, otherwise they are unlikely to agree to a swap.
according to Defensa CentralReal may not agree to this in any case.
The report states that it “will not take place” as the Bernabéu team “trust” Rodrygo and assume he is “untouchable”, apparently considering that he is untouchable. That seems to be what it means.
The arrival of Mbappé could change the trend.
City are clearly impressed with Rodrygo, with some Real players said to be “clearly influenced” by Mbappe's arrival (which is certain to happen in the summer), fueling their interest. It seems like it is.
Guardiola is said to have “increased his chances” of signing the Brazilian winger after the superstar Frenchman walked through the door.
Rodrigo has played in all competitions this season (41), scoring 13 goals and providing eight assists.
However, Mbappé's participation could mean he plays less, and City would like to take advantage of that.
But according to reports, they will be out of luck and it remains to be seen whether they will go for Rodrygo anyway.
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