Man City boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly eyeing up a move for Rodrygo (Image: Getty)
are reportedly putting together a mega-money proposal for winger Rodrygo.
The Brazilian helped take ‘s side apart across two legs in the play-offs earlier this month, and the City boss is understood to be a big fan.
While superstars , and are all virtually untouchable at the Bernabeu, City think there may be an opportunity to tempt Rodrygo, who is often left in the shadows of his high-profile team-mates. The 24-year-old ranks fourth out of Real’s four big-name attackers in terms of minutes and goals this season.
According to , City will make an attempt to sign Rodrygo this summer with an offer in the region of £124million. The Blues are said to have submitted an offer last summer but the wide man chose to remain at the Bernabeu.
Since then, Guardiola has reportedly ‘spoken indirectly’ with the player to make it clear that he would be free to play in his preferred left-wing position at the Etihad Stadium, and that he could go on to achieve Ballon d’Or success like Rodri.
have also ‘sounded out’ a move for the Brazilian international, although City’s interest is believed to be more advanced.
Rodrygo has been overshadowed by other members of Real Madrid’s attack (Image: Getty)
Rodrygo has scored 67 goals in 252 games since joining Real from Santos as a teenager. And Bellingham believes he is criminally underrated, calling him Carlo Ancelotti’s best talent and praising his mentality.
“For me he is the most talented and gifted player on the team,” Bellingham told CBS Sports after helping knock City out of the Champions League. “The things Rodrygo does with the ball… the tricks… I ask myself ‘how does he do it?’ My ankles would buckle. Rodrygo is the one who sacrifices the most. He doesn’t complain, he just does it.”
Rodrygo was linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League last summer. However, in what could be a worrying sign for Guardiola, the Madrid star made it clear that he sees his long-term future in the Spanish capital.
“I honestly don’t know much about offers,” he explained. “That’s up to my father, who is my agent. I’m very happy here, I want to stay for many years and I’m grateful. I don’t know if the club has any offers.”