Manchester City are weighing up a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo as they prepare for a possible reshuffle in attack, with the Brazilian identified as a leading candidate to replace Jack Grealish.
According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, City have placed Rodrygo high on their recruitment list, viewing him as a “dream target” for manager Pep Guardiola.
The Premier League champions are considering a proposal worth around $109 million for the 23-year-old.
🚨🔵 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.
🎥 https://t.co/tXq2QCVE8s pic.twitter.com/x2YScL0ehH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2025
The interest comes after considerable changes to City’s squad.
Grealish, signed in 2021 for a British record fee, has moved to Everton on a season-long loan after he was left out of City’s playing squad for the summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.
Meanwhile winger Savinho, who joined City from Ligue 1 side Troyes in June 2024, is attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur and could also be allowed to leave, as reported by BBC sport.
Rodrygo’s position at Real Madrid remains uncertain.
Since joining Madrid in 2019, Rodrygo has won two UEFA Champions League titles and three La Liga championships, contributing six goals and six assists in 30 league appearances during the 2024-25 campaign.
Known for his versatility across the forward line, he would add both depth and top-level experience to City’s attack.
Whether a transfer materialises is expected to depend on Rodrygo’s willingness to leave Madrid.