Rodri odds-on to complete move after Man City snub

Rodri is now odds-on to complete a sensational move to Real Madrid this summer after he rebuffed attempts to extend his Manchester City contract.

The 30-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish capital this transfer window after entering into the last year of his contract.

Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Real Madrid are now pulling out all the stops to sign Rodri after he snubbed a chance to renew his contract at Man City.

As a result, one UK bookmaker has slashed the odds of his move to the Bernabeu down to 2/7.

Rodri has been in fine form in recent weeks and was crucial to Spain winning the 2026 World Cup.

As a result, he is currently one of the favourites to win the Ballon d’Or this year after also winning a domestic double with Man City.

Rodri exit inevitable at Man City

As much as Man City may want to hold onto Rodri this summer, an exit seems inevitable.

If the Citizens do not sell him, they risk losing him on a pre-contract agreement in the winter window, especially with Madrid lurking.

Therefore, City may feel pressure to agree on a deal for Rodri in order to prevent the club from losing their star man for nothing in 2027.

The task facing the Manchester club and Enzo Maresca is finding the right player to replace him.

There is arguably no better midfielder in the world at present than Rodri, and finding a star to fill that hole will be a steep task.

Who are Man City looking to sign this summer?

Former senior Aston Villa scout Bryan King exclusively told Football Insider that Man City are the favourites to sign PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye this summer.

The 18-year-old scored three goals and provided two assists for the Ligue 1 outfit last season as they went on to win the Champions League.

The winger also featured for Senegal at the World Cup, scoring a superb goal against France in the group stage.

Now, Man City are looking to add the youngster to their ranks to boost their Premier League title hopes.

However, it remains to be seen if they are able to bring the attacker into the club over the coming weeks.