World Cup winner, European champion, Ballon d'Or winner: Rodri is set to become the centrepiece of the new Real Madrid under returning coach José Mourinho!
But Manchester City are digging their heels in over the Spanish midfield boss. There is still a huge gap of millions between the offer from Los Blancos and the Sky Blues' hefty asking price.
Manchester City are already entering the unknown as they adjust to life after Pep Guardiola, but that already-gruelling transition could be about to get a whole lot tougher. That is because talismanic midfielder Rodri could be on his way to Real Madrid, who are confident of pulling off what would be a blockbuster deal for Spain's World Cup-winning captain.
