Manchester City will look to sign Real Madrid star if 21-year-old star leaves the club this summer: Fabrizio Romano

Manchester City are once again moving in silence, but when Fabrizio Romano speaks, the whole football world listens. The Italian transfer guru has dropped a bombshell that has sent shockwaves through England and Spain. His latest revelation is that Pep Guardiola’s dream signing this summer is none other than Real Madrid’s Brazilian star Rodrygo Goes.

Yes, the 24-year-old winger, the man who has been dazzling crowds in La Liga and the Champions League, is now right at the top of City’s wish list. Guardiola has admired him for years, and with the exits of Jack Grealish to Everton and possible departures of James McAtee and Savinho, the door has been blown wide open for a big attacking signing. City are not known for standing still. Whenever one soldier leaves the Etihad army, another warrior comes in, often stronger, sharper, and hungrier. And now the one Guardiola wants is Rodrygo.

Romano broke the news on his official X account with the words that City fans have been craving:
🚨🔵 “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.”

Those words lit up social media like wildfire. Thousands of City fans began speculating. Could it be real? Could the Brazilian magician actually swap the white of Madrid for the sky blue of Manchester? Could Pep Guardiola really be on the verge of adding yet another superstar to his attacking machine?

The timing feels perfect. Grealish, once a record signing, has gone to Everton in a shock deal that left many fans emotional but also realistic. Grealish never fully reached the heights City hoped for, and with his departure, a space has opened up on the left wing. Savinho, another young winger City had plans for, could also be sold or loaned out. McAtee, the academy product, is on his way too. All this creates a vacuum, and Guardiola has identified Rodrygo as the man to fill it.

But here is where the story gets even more dramatic. Manchester City are not the only English team eyeing Rodrygo. According to reports, Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are all monitoring his situation closely. The Premier League is preparing for a battle royale over one of the brightest attacking talents in the game.

Liverpool, though, are said to be focusing more on Alexander Isak from Newcastle. Arsenal have cooled their interest for now. Tottenham might step away if they manage to secure Savinho from City. That leaves Newcastle as the biggest threat to Guardiola’s plans. The Magpies have money, ambition, and a project that could attract Rodrygo. But if the player has to choose between St James’ Park and the Etihad Stadium, surely the pull of Guardiola, Champions League football, and the chance to play with Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Phil Foden would be too much to resist.

Rodrygo’s story at Real Madrid has been one of brilliance mixed with frustration. He is loved by the fans, respected by his teammates, and trusted by coaches. But with Vinicius Jr. dominating the left wing and Madrid constantly adding new stars, Rodrygo has often found himself shifted around the frontline. He has played on the right, sometimes through the middle, but he has always preferred the left. That natural position is blocked by his compatriot Vinicius. And for a 24-year-old in his prime, the desire for a guaranteed starting role in his favorite spot becomes stronger with every season.

This is where Guardiola comes in. With Grealish gone, the left wing at City has become a battleground between Jeremy Doku and whoever else Pep trusts. If Rodrygo arrives, he will immediately compete with Doku for that role, and knowing Guardiola, he will rotate them both, keeping them sharp and dangerous. For Rodrygo, this could be the perfect escape route – a chance to play under one of the greatest managers in history, in a team that dominates England and Europe.

Real Madrid, for their part, have not openly placed Rodrygo on the market. The Spanish giants never wanted to sell him this summer. But Romano is clear: if Rodrygo himself pushes for a move, and if a club offers above €90 million (£105m), then Florentino Pérez will have to think about it. Madrid are not a selling club, but they also know when a player’s heart is no longer fully theirs.

The key now lies with Rodrygo himself. Does he want to stay in Madrid and fight for his place, continuing as part of a squad where he might never truly be the main man? Or does he want to take the bold step of moving to England, where Pep Guardiola promises him not just minutes, but evolution, transformation, and glory?

Guardiola has always had an eye for Brazilian talent. From Gabriel Jesus to Fernandinho, to his admiration for Dani Alves in his Barcelona days, Pep has trusted Brazilian flair mixed with discipline. Rodrygo is a player who embodies both – the samba skills of a street baller and the tactical intelligence of a European star. In Pep’s system, he could become unstoppable.

The transfer window is still open, and City are waiting. Fans are buzzing with excitement, dreaming of Rodrygo in sky blue, dancing past defenders, linking up with Haaland, and firing City to yet another Premier League title and Champions League run. The idea of him and Foden swapping wings, or Rodrygo cutting inside to unleash his deadly right foot, is already keeping defenders awake at night.

But City know they are in a race. Newcastle are lurking. Liverpool are watching. Arsenal could come back in. Tottenham could surprise. The next few weeks will be a battle not just of money, but of persuasion. Guardiola will have to convince Rodrygo that his future is at the Etihad.

Romano has already made it clear: Rodrygo is the dream signing for Manchester City. And when Guardiola dreams, the City board usually makes it reality. They did it with Haaland. They did it with De Bruyne. They did it with Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, and many more. The City project is built on turning dreams into reality.

For now, Rodrygo remains a Madrid player. But every passing day, every new headline, and every whisper from the Spanish capital makes it clear – his future is not set in stone. Manchester City are preparing their move, and the football world is watching.

If City succeed, this transfer will not just be about signing another winger. It will be about Pep Guardiola shaping the next generation of his team. It will be about sending a message to the Premier League and Europe that City are not satisfied, not finished, and not ready to slow down. They want to dominate, and Rodrygo could be the next weapon in their unstoppable army.

The Etihad is ready. The fans are dreaming. And somewhere in Madrid, Rodrygo himself is surely thinking: is it time to take the leap?