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Manchester City have been warned that they will find it “hard” to keep Rodri if Real Madrid come calling, with Peter Reid telling GOAL why more prominent figures are likely to follow Pep Guardiola out of the Etihad Stadium. A summer of change is on the cards, with it possible that a Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder will form part of what could become an elaborate refresh.

Rayan Cherki has been earning plenty of plaudits at Manchester City, with Frank Leboeuf telling GOAL why the mercurial playmaker deserves to be compared with Zinedine Zidane - the GOAT of French football. That is some billing, but two magical midfielders are considered to share a number of traits - including on-field skill sets and off-pitch ticket-selling qualities.

Nottingham Forest star nears a sensational British-record move to Manchester City. The 23-year-old is expected to be a cornerstone of the Three Lions' midfield when they begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia next week.

Real Madrid have reportedly surged to the front of the queue for Bernardo Silva ahead of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid after submitting a formal contract proposal to the departing Manchester City star. Jose Mourinho is said to be "pushing" for the signing of the Portuguese playmaker as he prepares to return to the Bernabeu as head coach.