Man City open to selling midfielder Rodri

Manchester City is considering selling midfielder Rodri, but would demand a transfer fee exceeding £60 million, according to sources. The 30-year-old Spanish player is at the end of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and has yet to sign a new deal. Initially, Barcelona was seen as the frontrunner for his signature, but now, Real Madrid appears to be in the lead after gaining the player's approval to open negotiations with City.

This shift in interest comes after Rodri's positive performances during the 2024 World Cup, where he led Spain to victory and was awarded the Ballon d'Or.

Rodri missed a significant portion of the 2024-25 season due to serious knee and hamstring injuries, but has since returned to form. However, he is currently recovering from back surgery and is set to return to Manchester with his teammates early next week. With the transfer window entering its second week, City aims to resolve Rodri's future promptly to sign a replacement. Meanwhile, talks to sign young Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille have been ongoing, but the £86 million asking price poses a challenge.