According to Romano's report, Chelsea has not conducted any negotiations on Rodrygo. He is still a player Guardiola appreciates, but there has been no new contact between the two parties in recent months.
Romano said: "Recently there have been reports from Brazil linking Rodrygo to Chelsea. First of all, regarding Rodrygo, it is important to point out that he was an option for Manchester City last summer. In addition, there are rumors about Liverpool, but those are not true.
"In addition, there are also rumors about Paris Saint-Germain and German clubs. He is an option for Paris Saint-Germain, but only if Barcola leaves the team, which ultimately did not leave.
"Subsequently, there were rumors about Manchester City. As for Manchester City, I have always emphasized in the summer that if Savinho leaves the team, Rodrigo will be Guardiola's first choice target. But Savinho ultimately stayed with the team and did not join Tottenham, despite relevant proposals. Case. Manchester City has renewed the contract with Savinho in recent weeks. Therefore, this is the current situation of Savinho.
"Rodrigo is still a player that Guardiola appreciates, but there has been no new contact between the two parties since August. It has been three or four months." In the last 24 hours, there have been reports linking Rodrygo to Chelsea. Sources from Brazil claim that Chelsea could become a potential club for Rodrygo in the general transfer window or in the summer.
"At the moment, the response I have received from Chelsea sources is very clear. With the utmost respect for Rodrygo, Chelsea are not entering into any negotiations regarding Rodrygo. Chelsea are neither in contact with Rodrygo's team nor in discussions with Real Madrid. There are no developments between Chelsea and Rodrygo.
" So despite some reports from Brazil, Chelsea are not focused on this deal and, again, with the utmost respect for a top player of Rodrygo's caliber, Chelsea are not taking the matter forward.
"It may be difficult for Rodrygo to leave the team in January because Enderrick is about to leave in January, but the situation in the summer transfer window may be different."