Real Madrid 'stance' on Rodri deal as Man City make Julian Alvarez replacement decision

29.08.2024 - 06:18 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Real Madrid have already made Manchester City talisman Rodri their top transfer target next summer. That's according to reports from Duncan Castles - as per The Transfers Podcast - which looks at a range of possible deals with the deadline looming.

Rodri, 28, has yet to appear for the Premier League champions to date this season after picking up an injury in Spain's Euro 2024 showpiece win over England this summer.

But could a return to La Liga be on the cards for the midfielder? Rodri is widely regarded as one of the best players on the planet in his or any position, while the Spaniard played for Atletico Madrid previously. ALSO READ: City chairman makes cheeky Barcelona joke after transfer ALSO READ: City might have to break another rule to fix £51m problem Spanish giants Real have already made one marquee signing this summer, with Kylian Mbappe finally joining them from PSG, while England's Jude Bellingham was a high-profile addition last summer.

The highly decorated club won yet another Champions League trophy last season after beating Pep Guardiola's side along the way.

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