close The English press has no doubt that Real Madrid have their eyes on two Manchester City pillars and Guardiola’s squad. Manchester City and Real Madrid continue to look at each other as they look to the upcoming transfer markets not only for Rodrigo or Erling Haaland, but also in the event of a possible …
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The English press has no doubt that Real Madrid have their eyes on two Manchester City pillars and Guardiola’s squad.
Manchester City and Real Madrid continue to look at each other as they look to the upcoming transfer markets not only for Rodrigo or Erling Haaland, but also in the event of a possible ban on the English team, which would then see more than half of Pep Guardiola’s squad leave if City are relegated to the lower divisions.
The Mirror was talking about Rodri a few days ago and now the press is back with rumours about Madrid’s interest in the midfielder in the event that Manchester City is punished for 115 cases of financial fair play violations committed by Guardiola’s team and this deal is not the only one.
But in England, Florentino Perez and Real Madrid continue to insist on signing Rodri, in addition to keeping all the attention on Erling Haaland in light of the possible sanction against Guardiola’s team: “We are talking about a situation that could free the Norwegian from his contract at Manchester City. Let’s not forget that there is also an exit clause that he has for teams that do not play in the Premier League.
“I defend the club and the board because I work with them. When they accuse me of something, I ask them to tell me the case and then they explain it to me and I believe them, but I tell them ‘if you lie to me, I will leave and I will no longer be your friend’. I have had 100% confidence in them since day one and that is why I defend them”, Guardiola said about the accusations directed at Manchester City.
Specifically, between next January and the summer of 2025, many things will become clear that will change a lot within Manchester City and benefit Real Madrid in order to achieve Perez’s goals.It seems that Real Madrid is closely monitoring the situation at Manchester City, particularly regarding potential sanctions related to the 115 alleged financial fair play violations. If these accusations lead to severe penalties, such as relegation or a ban from European competitions, it could result in significant changes to City’s squad.
Reports suggest that Real Madrid is particularly interested in two of City’s key players, Rodri and Erling Haaland. Florentino Pérez and Real Madrid are said to be positioning themselves to take advantage of any disruption at Manchester City, with Rodri being a top target. Haaland is also a priority, especially given his rumored release clause, which could be triggered if City fails to qualify for the Premier League or European competitions.
Pep Guardiola has publicly defended the club and its board amid these accusations, expressing his trust in their explanations. However, he has also stated that he would distance himself from the club if he felt deceived. The outcome of this situation could have significant implications for Manchester City and provide Real Madrid with an opportunity to strengthen their squad with these two stars by the summer of 2025.
