Rodri could be lined up for a sensational move away from Manchester City next summer as European giant 'prioritise' the Spaniard.
Rodri is still yet to make a matchday squad this season for Pep Guardiola following an injury he picked up in the Euro 2024 final.
Speaking ahead of the Premier League's return, Guardiola confirmed Rodri was yet to take part in any form of training with the club.
“He didn’t train. I didn’t see him yet. I think he feels good but he has to return to training. We’ll see when he starts to move his body how he feels. No chance of him playing," Guardiola explained.
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Rodri is expected to be available for City for their next Premier League fixture, however, it might be keeping him available at the club which proves to be an issue due to significant transfer interest.
According to Duncan Castles, Real Madrid are extremely interested in signing the defensive midfielder next summer with Florentino Perez pushing for his signature.
The report also states that in light of this news, City will look to improve and extend Rodri's contract in order to combat the interest of the Spanish giants.
Rodri most recently signed a contract extension at the club back in 2022 with his current deal expiring in 2027 meaning even in the current circumstances it would likely be a huge fee to see Rodri leave the Etihad.
The signing of Rodri from Atletico Madrid in 2019 has been one of the greatest bits of business in City's history, as he played a major part in the club's 22/23 treble win most notably scoring the winner in the 2023 Champions League final.
If Real Madrid do succeed in their pursuit of the 28-year-old they would add to their already ridiculous midfield roster of Fede Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Luca Modric and Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Topics: Manchester City, Real Madrid, Transfer News, Premier League, Pep Guardiola, Rodri
Tom Jenkins