Fabrizio Romano gives the green light to the saga, City go after Rodrygo

It has been the summer's soap opera for Madridists, even since last year. At that time, Guardiola confirmed that he had spoken with Rodrygo by phone. However, the Brazilian stated that he wanted to stay at Real Madrid and in the end, he didn't leave for any other club.

This summer, doubts returned, especially after the poor season Rodrygo had. In the Club World Cup, Xabi Alonso showed that for him, Rodrygo wasn't an essential player. However, preseason had started and it seemed that he was eager to fight to win back his spot in the starting eleven.

However, Manchester City is back on the scene trying to sign Rodrygo this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, and as Defensa Central has been able to confirm, Guardiola's side are still considering signing him. The moves in the transfer market could end up being decisive.

After Grealish's departure, they aren't ruling out that Savinho and McAtee could also leave the club. If that happens, they still see Rodrygo as one of the best candidates to take their place. Especially because Guardiola keeps insisting on a signing he would really like.

Real Madrid still hasn't changed its mind

Despite all the rumors that have emerged, the truth is that there has been little movement in Valdebebas. Real Madrid would only let Rodrygo leave if he officially requested it. Otherwise, they close the door and keep counting on him for the current season.

That's not the only condition they set for Rodrygo's departure this summer. The other is that an offer of at least €100 million comes in; from there, they will negotiate. They consider it a reasonable price given the amounts that have been moved this summer.

Money won't be a problem for City, as they've already shown in other deals. All that's left is for them to take the next step to go after the Brazilian as a signing. For him to see leaving Real Madrid in a positive light, which also doesn't seem clear.