Instant impact? Romano says Man City must meet €100 million + high wages + sell Savinho to sign Rodrygo

In football, fan opinions and the actual situation often differ greatly. While many supporters consider Rodrygo a high-quality player and expect Real Madrid to sell him immediately once listed, the reality is that with the summer window about to close, no club has made an offer yet. Only Manchester City has expressed interest, but acquiring Rodrygo remains difficult for them.

Under Ancelotti, Rodrygo was a rotational player, and with new coach Alonso, he has become even more peripheral. In the second round of La Liga, Real Madrid faced newly promoted Oviedo, and Alonso made significant squad rotations, giving Rodrygo a start on the left wing. However, against a weaker opponent, Rodrygo failed to make an impact, while substitute Vinicius contributed with a goal and assist. In fact, Vinicius's performance level is several times higher than Rodrygo's, who currently holds value but lacks market demand.

According to Romano's latest update, Rodrygo is unlikely to be heavily utilized under Alonso's tactics, and Manchester City must meet three key conditions to sign him:

1. Meet Real Madrid’s €100 million asking price for Rodrygo.
2. Fulfill Rodrygo’s high wage demands, as he currently earns €12.5 million annually, and Man City would need to offer a salary exceeding this amount.
3. Manchester City's Brazilian international winger Savinho is leaving, but City Group executives want to retain him at the club.