Manchester City Rule Out Maghnes Akliouche Move as Focus Remains on Rodrygo and Savinho

Manchester City have denied reports linking them to AS Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche. They say no talks are happening for the 23-year-old. Instead, City’s transfer focus is on Brazilian star Savinho’s future and possibly Real Madrid’s Rodrygo if Savinho leaves, as Manchester City are thinking about signing Rodrygo.

WHAT HAPPENED?

City officials clarified they are not discussing with Monaco or Akliouche’s team. Rumors suggested City wanted Akliouche, but the club says their plans are the same: focus on Savinho and Rodrygo. These two are seen as more important targets for City’s attack than Akliouche.

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Manchester City were third in the Premier League, and will want to improve their performance, and standings, for the upcoming season, starting from the league opener against Wolves. Akliouche has impressed in Ligue 1 with nine goals and five assists for Monaco. Savinho, who arrived to City last summer, interests Tottenham Hotspur, but the fee is not close to City’s asking price. Rodrygo is a long-term target for City and has 12 goals and seven assists for Real Madrid last season, as confirmed by reports when he lost space in the squad with the arrival of Mbappe.

WHAT’S NEXT?

City’s next match is against Wolves, a team that struggled last season but that tend to pose a threat to Pep Guardiola’s team. Tottenham, interested in Savinho, are playing PSG for the European Supercup before their season opener against newly promoted Burnley. If City sell Savinho, they may pursue Rodrygo, with talks ongoing but focused on a potential transfer, as noted previously. Fans should expect City to focus on league performance, with transfer activity likely closer to deadline day.