Rodri's Manchester City departure is a possibility - so could Elliot Anderson and transfer target Ayyoub Bouaddi replace him effectively?

Manchester City will push ahead with a deal with Ayyoub Bouaddi regardless of doubts about Rodri's future at the Etihad Stadium, sources have told ESPN.

City have attempted to explore interest from some big clubs in Rodri, but nobody is willing to challenge Real Madrid, while plans for his successor at the Etihad are escalating, sources can confirm

Spanish football journalist Lucas Navarrete says the Real Madrid board "have decided to go all in" to achieve the signing of Rodri. Since lifting the World Cup and being named as Player of the Tournament,

Elliot Anderson could soon be followed to Manchester by another expensive addition.

Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Rodri has undergone successful minor surgery to address an ongoing back issue following Spain's World Cup triumph.

Spain 's FIFA World Cup -winning captain Rodri is moving closer to joining Real Madrid this summer, while Manchester City are targeting Morocco 's Ayyoub Bouaddi to replace him. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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Manchester City have confirmed that Rodri has successfully undergone surgery to correct a minor back problem.The Spanish midfielder had planned the procedure after captaining Spain to the World Cup