Manchester City are pressing ahead with ambitious midfield recruitment plans, but uncertainty surrounding Rodri’s future continues to hang over the club heading into the summer.
City are understood to lead the race for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with expectations growing that a deal can be struck for the England international, who is valued at around £100 million. Initial contacts are open and Anderson is seen as a key part of a midfield rebuild at the Etihad.
However, the bigger concern for City remains the future of Rodri. The club have opened talks over a new contract but sources confirm there has been no significant progress. The Spaniard’s recent public comments did little to ease anxiety at the club, with the midfielder admitting he would like to return to Spain one day and leaving the door open for a potential move to Real Madrid. “There have been many players who have gone down that path,” Rodri said. “You cannot turn down the best clubs in the world.”
Rodri is not thought to be actively pushing for a move at this stage and remains undecided about his next step, giving City some hope they can persuade him to stay. His contract runs until 2027, meaning a departure could come either this summer or as a free agent when the deal expires. Sources also note that Real Madrid may opt to wait and pursue a free transfer, a strategy they have employed before, most notably in the case of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
City’s recruitment activity suggests they are preparing for all eventualities. Alongside Anderson, they are exploring further midfield options, with Sandro Tonali and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes among the names being considered as the club look to reshape their engine room ahead of next season.
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