Manchester City considers options to replace Rodri amid transfer speculation
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Manchester City is evaluating potential replacements for midfielder Rodri, who is linked with a move to Spain. The club reportedly rejected a £38.5m bid from Barcelona while Real Madrid has also shown interest. Rodri, in the final year of his contract, has been a key figure since joining City seven years ago. Candidates to succeed him include 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, and Bournemouth's Alex Scott, among others. Any decision on Rodri's future may impact City's squad dynamics ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Rodri is in the final year of his contract at Manchester City.
- •City rejected a £38.5m bid from Barcelona for Rodri.
- •Candidates to replace Rodri include Ayyoub Bouaddi, Enzo Fernandez, and Alex Scott.
- •Rodri helped Spain win the World Cup last summer.
- •City is under pressure to secure a replacement before the season starts.
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — The main contenders to replace Rodri at Man City
- 2:18 PMBBC Football — The main contenders to replace Rodri at Man City
"As a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri looks increasingly likely, BBC Sport takes a look at the options to replace him.
"As a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri looks increasingly likely, BBC Sport takes a look at the options to replace him.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 2:26 PMThe main contenders to replace Rodri at Man City
As a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri looks increasingly likely, BBC Sport takes a look at the options to replace him.
- BBC FootballAug 13, 2026, 2:18 PMThe main contenders to replace Rodri at Man City
As a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri looks increasingly likely, BBC Sport takes a look at the options to replace him.
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