The latest reports have revealed the transfer developments between La Liga giants Real Madrid and Manchester City midfielder Rodri. It is learned that the Blancos are still closely monitoring the Spanish international, whose price is expected to be as high as €100 million.
Sources say Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has made it clear to the club that he still hopes to sign a deep-lying playmaker this summer, and this new signing will take over Toni Kroos' position. The club has been searching for a replacement for Kroos for two seasons but has yet to find a suitable and ideal candidate.
It is reported that when Real Madrid was looking for a replacement in the transfer market, they believed that there is currently no mature midfielder who can both have sufficient qualifications and prestige and immediately take on the main role in the team. Real Madrid hopes to sign a player who can be plugged and played, has leadership qualities, and can directly play a key role for the team.
During this summer's transfer window, Real Madrid had internal discussions about whether they need to sign a No. 5 position player, and Rodri is the only candidate that satisfies Real Madrid. Signing this Manchester City midfielder is expected to cost €100 million. If there is a chance and the Spanish midfielder can continue to perform well, Real Madrid will do their best to sign him.
However, it is worth mentioning that Rodri's contract with Manchester City does not expire until 2027, so Manchester City's asking price is not expected to be low. Real Madrid has no intention of paying a high transfer fee at this stage because they need to prioritize evaluating Rodri's recovery after his serious injury. If everything goes well and Rodri can return to his peak form, Real Madrid may take action in next year's transfer market. In fact, Rodri was already highly appreciated by Real Madrid before he suffered the serious injury.
