Clarity could be coming to the wing situation at Manchester City | OneFootball

The one move that could define the final days of the transfer window for Manchester City is Tottenham’s interest in Savinho. It is unlikely that City would sell the Brazilian international if they cannot find a replacement. Tottenham must also satisfy Manchester City’s demands to sell Savinho. Now, a new report has explained how the situation surrounding Savinho is unfolding. It would appear that Manchester City will only sell Savinho if they can sign an adequate replacement. That replacement looms as Real Madrid winger Rodrygo. Perhaps clarity is coming on the wing situation at City.

Manchester City will reportedly only sell Savinho if they can bring in a replacement.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the situation surrounding Tottenham’s move for Savinho. Romano explained: “Tottenham will go over €70 million (£60.6 million), even today, Tottenham told Manchester City that they are prepared to go over €70 million. Now, the deal completely depends on Manchester City being able to find a replacement or not. So, it’s Manchester City who have to say, ‘okay, we sell Savio because we find a replacement or not, we keep Savinho.”

Fabrizio Romano further explained that Manchester City has identified Rodrygo as the player they see as the replacement for Savinho. But signing Rodrygo from Real Madrid will be no easy task. Romano said: “Remember, the name wanted by Pep Guardiola is Rodrygo, but it’s not an easy deal. It’s everything to build in this deal. The Real Madrid valuation, €100 million minimum, the contract of Rodrygo, a really big salary, way more than Savinho, the love of Rodrygo for Real Madrid, starting also last night [against Real Oviedo] with Xabi Alonso sending a message to the player. So, we have to see what happens there with Rodrygo. So, for sure, Tottenham will go back for Savinho. It’s not over that story, the deal is absolutely on.”

Savinho’s move now depends on Manchester City’s efforts to sign a replacement.

Based on Fabrizio Romano’s new update, Savinho’s potential move to Tottenham hinges on Manchester City finding a replacement for him. Whether or not that is Rodrygo or another player, Rodrygo would add more quality to Manchester City’s attack. He is a proven performer at the highest level, and that’s an attribute that Pep Guardiola’s squad needs. Rodrygo can also play in various roles up front, so that versatility, coupled with his dribbling ability and eye for goal, would make him a quality signing for Manchester City. Rodrygo is also adept at pressing Real Madrid’s opponents out of possession, so it is easy to see why City would see him as the ideal replacement for Savinho.

It now appears that clarity is coming to the wing situation in Pep Guardiola’s squad. If City can find a replacement for Savinho, he will likely be sold to Tottenham. If that doesn’t occur, the Brazilian winger will remain a member of Pep Guardiola’s squad. That is seemingly the state of play heading into an important week for Manchester City.