Pep Guardiola always likes to be a step ahead of every situation. That is why he is such a successful manager.
So, even before a player leaves, he likes to have a replacement ready for that player. That is what he is currently trying to do with one Manchester City player.
Yes, Savinho is getting linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. Pep Guardiola doesn’t like to stand in the way of players that want to leave his team.
The Spanish boss wants players who will be ready to play for him and his team. Even though Savinho is yet to make his mind up, Pep Guardiola is look for the future.
With a few weeks left to the summer transfer window, Pep Guardiola doesn’t want to be left scrambling at the last minute.
In case Savinho decides to leave Manchester City towards the last week of the window, he wants to have a player ready to replace him instantly.
For City, the transfer budget has never been a problem. But, Pep Guardiola wants to find an ideal replacement, someone who can propel his squad to Premier League glory once again.
This season, his squad is having massive changes. That is why he wants to bring in the right replacements.
For Savinho, Pep already knows the player who can be an ideal replacement. That is why Manchester City are preparing a €100 million offer for the player.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are eyeing a move for Rodrygo from Real Madrid as a replacement for Savinho in case he leaves for Tottenham Hotspur.
The Citizens will propose a deal where they will pay €80 million upfront and €20 million in achievable add-ons.
Real Madrid are open to selling Rodrygo this summer. So, the next few weeks will decide the fate of the Rodrygo to Manchester City transfer saga.
🚨🔵 Manchester City are considering move for Rodrygo after imminent exits.
Grealish gone, McAtee and Savinho can leave… and #MCFC see Rodrygo as dream target, Guardiola big fan.
Real Madrid will let him leave if player wants – asking around €100m.
🎥 https://t.co/tXq2QCVE8s pic.twitter.com/x2YScL0ehH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2025
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