Manchester City is currently at the center of intense transfer speculation, particularly concerning their star midfielder, Rodri. According to Duncan Castles on The Transfers Podcast, Real Madrid has already earmarked Rodri as their primary target for the upcoming summer transfer window.
Rodri, 28, has yet to make an appearance for the Premier League champions this season due to an injury sustained during Spain’s Euro 2024 final victory over England. Despite this setback, speculation about a possible return to La Liga continues to swirl. Known for his exceptional skills and previous stint with Atletico Madrid, Rodri is widely celebrated as one of the top players in his position.
Real Madrid, having recently secured Kylian Mbappe from PSG and Jude Bellingham last summer, continues to bolster their squad. The club’s recent success includes another Champions League title, achieved by overcoming Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the tournament.
Since joining City from Atletico Madrid in 2019, Rodri has made 257 appearances, clinching four Premier League titles and contributing to the 2023 Champions League victory, a key element of City’s historic treble-winning season. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez reportedly holds Rodri in high regard.
Meanwhile, GiveMeSport suggests that Manchester City is set to make a new signing before the transfer deadline on Friday night. With Julian Alvarez’s transfer to Atletico Madrid yielding an £81.5 million windfall, City is exploring options to find a replacement. Although various names, including Icelandic talent Orri Oskarsson, have been discussed as potential candidates to support Erling Haaland, GiveMeSport stops short of confirming any specific deals.
