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.

Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca insists that there have been no discussions surrounding a potential exit for Rodri during this summer's transfer window.

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,

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.

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

The Manchester City and Spain midfielder stops dreams being realised but made one of his come true at the World Cup. So where does he rank?

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