It looks like it could be one Brazilian in and one out at Manchester City | OneFootball

It is no secret that Tottenham are keen to sign Savinho from Manchester City. The Brazilian international missed Manchester City’s first game of the Premier League season yesterday due to injury. But doubts persist over his future at Manchester City. It is believed that Savinho is eager to move to Tottenham. Another report indicates that City has identified Rodrygo as their primary target to replace Savinho if he leaves. It looks like it could be one Brazilian winger out at City and another one in.

Manchester City have their eyes on Brazilian international Rodrygo to replace Savinho.

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Savinho is keen on a move to Tottenham. Furthermore, Romano reports that Tottenham plans to submit a new offer for Savinho. It is also reported that Manchester City are considering keeping Savinho at the club. But if Tottenham produce a suitable offer, that stance could change.

In a separate report, Fabrizio Romano adds that Manchester City have identified Rodrygo as the replacement for Savinho if he leaves the club. Furthermore, Romano reports that City have ruled out moves for AS Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche and RB Leipzig’s versatile attacking midfielder Xavi Simons.

Manchester City’s plan for Savinho’s potential departure is now clear.

Based on Fabrizio Romano’s reports, Manchester City’s plan if Savinho leaves the club is clear. They will move for Rodrygo if Spurs meet City’s asking price for Savinho. It is now up to Tottenham to return with an improved bid for the Brazilian international. The expectation is that they will. From there, Manchester City may move to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid.

As a player, Rodrygo isn’t a like-for-like replacement for Savinho. Savinho is a more direct dribbler than Rodrygo. But Rodrygo offers more versatility to play in multiple roles than Savinho. At Real Madrid, Rodrygo has played on the left and right wing and through the middle. Savinho looks to be a right winger in Pep Guardiola’s squad. However, he can play on the left. But Rodrygo has a habit of stepping up in big moments. Savinho may do, but it has yet to be displayed. There isn’t a statistic that measures that particular trait. It would be interesting to see how Rodrygo would fit into Pep Guardiola’s squad if City did sign him.

It is clear that if Savinho leaves Manchester City, they will move for Rodrygo to replace him, based on Fabrizio Romano’s new reports. It could be one Brazilian international out and one in if Tottenham do meet Manchester City’s demands to sell Savinho. How the story unfolds from here depends entirely on what happens with Savinho’s future.