Real Madrid grows confident in signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Real Madrid is becoming more optimistic about closing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri before the summer transfer window ends. The club is reportedly ramping up efforts to secure the Spanish international after positive performances during the World Cup influenced their decision. Additionally, Real Madrid appears to have wrapped up a deal for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé. As the transfer window progresses, the focus will now shift primarily to finalizing the Rodri transfer.
- •Real Madrid is pursuing Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
- •Deal for Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig is nearing completion.
- •Optimism about Rodri's transfer increased after World Cup performance.
- •Transfer window deadline approaches as Madrid intensifies efforts.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid open talks over midfield signing
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid now ‘optimistic’ of midfield signing
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid more confident than ever over Rodri signing as Manchester City sell condition emerges
"La Liga giants Real Madrid have this week officially opened negotiations with Premier League outfit Manchester City over a deal for Rodri.This of course comes amid mounting speculation over the last w...
"La Liga giants Real Madrid are growing increasingly confident of closing a deal for Manchester City star Rodri before the summer is out.This comes as Los Blancos prepare to ramp up their pursuit of th...
"Real Madrid are now optimistic about their chances of signing Man City’s Rodri this summerOne Madrid source believes City would want to sign a replacement before allowing Rodri to leaveRodri is into...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 3:00 PMReal Madrid open talks over midfield signing
La Liga giants Real Madrid have this week officially opened negotiations with Premier League outfit Manchester City over a deal for Rodri.This of course comes amid mounting speculation over the last w...
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 7:45 PMReal Madrid now ‘optimistic’ of midfield signing
La Liga giants Real Madrid are growing increasingly confident of closing a deal for Manchester City star Rodri before the summer is out.This comes as Los Blancos prepare to ramp up their pursuit of th...
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 2:35 PMReal Madrid more confident than ever over Rodri signing as Manchester City sell condition emerges
Real Madrid are now optimistic about their chances of signing Man City’s Rodri this summerOne Madrid source believes City would want to sign a replacement before allowing Rodri to leaveRodri is into...
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