The summer transfer window is entering its final stretch, with the September 1st deadline fast approaching. Among the most intriguing storylines is a transfer triangle involving Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Liverpool — one that could reshape the attacking options of Europe’s elite.
At the center is Manchester City’s Brazilian winger Savinho. Having only recently established himself at the Etihad, the 23-year-old is now attracting strong interest from Tottenham Hotspur. Pep Guardiola is said to be reluctant to part with him, seeing Savinho as a natural fit for his system, yet Spurs can offer regular game time that City cannot always guarantee.
City’s contingency plan is even more significant: should Savinho leave, they are expected to turn to Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. The 24-year-old Brazilian, once a key figure at the Bernabéu, has seen his role diminish following Kylian Mbappé’s blockbuster arrival. His omission from Madrid’s league opener against Osasuna only fueled speculation that he may be headed for the exit.
That is where Liverpool enter the picture. With Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz departing earlier in the summer, the Reds are actively searching for attacking reinforcements. Rodrygo’s versatility across the front line, Champions League pedigree, and experience on the international stage make him an ideal fit. However, if City move first, Liverpool risk losing out to a direct rival with greater financial resources.
The stakes are high. For Liverpool, Rodrygo could help cover the loss of Mohamed Salah during AFCON and provide long-term balance to their attack. For City, he would be an immediate upgrade if Savinho departs. And for Madrid, his sale would ease the squad congestion created by Mbappé’s arrival.
As negotiations unfold, the situation underscores how interconnected the modern transfer market has become: one departure can trigger a cascade of moves across Europe. With just days left in the window, Liverpool’s ability to act decisively may determine whether they strengthen their title challenge or watch a prized target reinforce their biggest
