Manchester United Ready To Break Club Transfer Record For Real Madrid Striker Rodrygo

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo. (X/@realmadrid)

JAKARTA - Manchester United are reportedly preparing to make an offer of 103 million for Real Madrid striker Rodrygo. The purchase of approximately 2 trillion rupiah will break MU's transfer record.

MU is targeting Rodrygo, who has been monitored by the situation in Madrid. MU does need a forward because he will release Anthony Martial, who is getting worse.

When releasing Martial, MU practically only has a center forward, Rasmus Hojlund, who can be relied on. Although there is still Amad Diallo, Hojlund is the first choice for manager Erik ten Hag.

The front line problem that makes MU target Rodrygo. Previously, MU hoped to attract another Madrid forward, Joselu.

However, the English Premier League club prefers Rodrygo, who has played 207 times and scored 52 goals and has made 40 assists since being recruited by Madrid from Santos in 2019.

Unmitigated, MU is ready to spend 103 million or approximately 2 trillion rupiah to bring this Brazilian national team player. The purchase will break the MU transfer record.

Paul Pogba still holds the highest record for purchasing the Red Devils when he was brought back from Juventus for 89.3 million in 2016.

The purchase broke the world transfer record but was useless because Pogba failed to shine according to expectations at MU. It's natural because the legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson just let Pogba go to Juve.

Despite being talented, Pogba's character and attitude made Ferguson reluctant to give the player a contract.

MU's chances of getting Rodrygo are actually quite open. Because the next sector of Madrid will be increasingly crowded next season.

The club has signed junior Rodrygo in the national team, Endrick. Even this 17-year-old Palmeiras striker has caught the eye while strengthening Brazil in a test against England and Spain.

In addition to bringing in a striker whose full name is Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa, Madrid is reportedly already a Paris Saint-Germain star, Kylian Mbappe. Although there has been no official announcement yet, Mbappe is almost certain to join Madrid next season.

With the presence of Mbappe and Endrick, Madrid will have seven forwards. Among them, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo and Joselu.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti will make a shift because the team formation will change to 4-3-3. Bellingham, for example, was pulled back because Mbappe was in his position. Or Mbappe and Bellingham will support Vinicius in the three formations ahead.

Meanwhile, Joselu, who is a loan player from Espanyol, will be permanent. Both Joselu and Diaz will be the first players.

Ancelotti is lucky enough to have two very professional strikers even though he will sit on the bench.

Only Rodrygo will lose his place even though his performance is quite good. This season, he has scored 15 goals and provided eight assists during 42 times playing in various competitions.

The player who has won two Spanish La Liga titles and one Champions League is indeed under MU's monitoring. According to Ficajes, MU is willing to make Rodrygo the club's most expensive purchase of all time.

Even if necessary, MU is ready to increase the offer to 129 million pounds or approximately 2.5 trillion rupiah to secure Rodrygo. The reason is, Arsenal is also targeting this 23-year-old player.

Rodrygo's ability to play in several different positions made him a more attractive choice for MU. He is believed to be a tandem for Hojlund.