Manchester City's Plan B if they do not sign Rodrygo

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Manchester City has added Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco to their list of options to strengthen their offense, as a plan B if they fail to close the signing of Rodrygo Goes, as reported by German journalist Florian Plettenberg.

Pep Guardiola's team aims to sign a winger to boost their rotation due to the imminent exit of Savinho, who is a target for Tottenham before the end of the summer transfer window. Rodrygo is the main option, but they are also considering other names to add to the team for the upcoming season.

🚨🔵 EXCL | Manchester City have added Maghnes #Akliouche to their shortlist for this summer transfer window!

The 23 y/o remains the dream target for Bayer 04 Leverkusen as a new high-class winger.

With #MCFC now a new competitor, especially since Akliouche would be cheaper… pic.twitter.com/TL6YyLxRJV

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 13, 2025

Maghnes Akliouche, on Manchester City's radar under Pep Guardiola

With an estimated market value between 70 and 80 million euros, the French U-21 international is also closely followed by Bayer Leverkusen, which sees him as a top priority signing to raise their competitive level. The race for his transfer is wide open.

At 23 years old, Akliouche has stood out in Ligue 1 thanks to his refined technique, playmaking vision, and ability to unbalance in one-on-one situations. He can play on the wing or in central positions, making him a versatile asset for any tactical scheme.

In the last season with Monaco, he scored 9 goals and provided 7 assists in 32 appearances, establishing himself as one of the most promising young talents in French football. His style combines explosiveness, tight spaces control, and precision in the final pass, qualities that fit with Pep Guardiola's possession-based game.

Manchester City's interest in Akliouche stems not only from his footballing qualities but also from a market perspective. With Rodrygo Goes' price soaring, the French player appears as a more economical option without sacrificing a high sporting impact.

Sources close to the club indicate that the player would be willing to make the leap to the Premier League, although Monaco maintains its financial demands and doesn't seem ready to significantly reduce its initial price.

Inter Milan and Leverkusen also eyeing Akliouche

Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen has been monitoring the player for months and sees him as their “dream target” to strengthen the flanks. However, Manchester City's entry into the bidding complicates the situation for the German club.

Inter Milan has also shown interest in signing him, though their financial capacity may not match Monaco's demands. This scenario turns the transfer into a true auction among European giants. Akliouche's departure seems inevitable.

Both the player and the club see a change of scenery in a positive light, with the transfer deadline approaching. At the Etihad, fans are already envisioning the Frenchman linking up with Haaland, Cherki, and Foden, but with Rodrygo remaining the primary target.

The outcome of this case could mark one of the most interesting moves of the transfer market, with a young talent poised to become a protagonist in European elite football for the next decade.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El plan B del Manchester City si no fichan a Rodrygo