Manchester City is only willing to bid to introduce it, and the suspense of Real Madrid striker Rodrigo s departure is to be resolved

Premier League giants Manchester City have become the only "real emperor" chasing Real Madrid striker Rodrigo this summer. As the transfer window is about to close, Manchester City is the only club with the ability and willingness to push the deal.

Brazilian forward Rodrigo, now 24, has become Manchester City coach Guardiola's primary signing target at the end of the summer window. Guardiola appreciates this delicate technology and flexible Brazilian, and has made it clear to the club's senior management that he hopes to complete the signing before the transfer deadline (September 1).

It is reported that Rodrigo himself is also full of yearning for Guardiola's football philosophy, which adds a hint of possibility to potential transfers. However, Real Madrid has priced the Brazil international for more than 100 million euros, a high price that has discouraged other Premier League teams, including Arsenal and Liverpool.

The Athletic quoted a source from Real Madrid, saying: "At present, the only club that is really interested in Rodrigo and seriously considers introducing him is Manchester City."

Although Real Madrid did not take the initiative to include Rodrigo on the sale list, according to Marca, the club is willing to listen to quotes from the Premier League before the transfer window is closed. After all, since joining Santos for 45 million euros in 2019, Rodrigo has played 270 games for the team, contributing 68 goals, winning 3 La Liga championships and 2 Champions League trophys with the team, and is an important contributor to the "Galaxy Battleship" in recent years.

However, with the new coach Xavi Alonso taking office, Rodrigo's future at the Bernabeu has become confusing. In the second round of La Liga this season against Oviedo, Alonso accidentally let Vinicius substitute and Rodrigo starts. Despite this, it is generally believed that this does not mean that he will firmly sit in the main position in the new season.

At present, Arsenal has basically confirmed that it will not introduce new strikers, while Liverpool will focus on Isaac's signings. Therefore, in the final stage of the summer window, only Manchester City has the financial resources and will to open the door to Rodrigo's departure. Whether this deal can be completed before the deadline will become one of the last focus of the transfer market this summer.