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City Already Choosing Rodri's Successor: Four Names on the List

While Barcelona refuses to give up on the Spanish midfielder, Manchester City has, according to BBC Sport, shortlisted four candidates for his position. Among them are two Argentinians.

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Summary
  • City has rejected Barcelona's second bid for Rodri, worth around €65 million.
  • Rodri will not force a move and is ready to stay for another 12 months if the clubs do not reach an agreement.
  • BBC Sport lists four potential successors: Bouaddi, Fernández, Scott, and Mac Allister.
  • City is already working on the transfer of 18-year-old Bouaddi from Lille.

Manchester City has, according to BBC Sport, shortlisted four potential successors for Rodri, the Ballon d'Or winner whose future at the Etihad is uncertain. The Spanish midfielder has only a year left on his contract, and Barcelona is persistently working on bringing him in.

Barcelona Raises Bid, City Still Refuses

According to information reported by Goal.com, Manchester City has rejected Barcelona's second bid for Rodri, worth around €65 million. Earlier, the first bid of approximately €45 million was also turned down. Sky Sports suggests that an additional €5 million could change the situation and soften the English club's stance.

The newspaper Sport has reported Sky Sports' information that Rodri will not force a move if the clubs fail to reach an agreement. The Spaniard has reportedly told City that if Barcelona does not pay the asking price, he will stay for another season in England and see out the remaining 12 months of his contract.

Four Candidates for Successor

As reported by BBC Sport, City has shortlisted four potential successors: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Enzo Fernández, Alex Scott, and Alexis Mac Allister.

  • Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Lille player and Moroccan international, is the youngest on the list and the most similar in profile to Rodri. City is already working on his transfer, and personal terms are reportedly agreed.
  • Enzo Fernández from Chelsea is a big desire of coach Enzo Maresca, with whom he successfully worked at the London club. The problem is the price, as Chelsea values their midfielder extremely highly.
  • Alex Scott from Bournemouth, an English international, stands out for his energy and ball-carrying ability.
  • Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool is perhaps the biggest surprise. The Argentine already has extensive Premier League experience and can play both as a defensive and central midfielder.

Rodri's Stance Calms the Situation

After winning the World Cup with Spain, Rodri has once again raised his value, and his potential departure would open up one of the most important positions in Maresca's team. However, his relationship with the club is built on mutual respect, and he fully accepts that he will stay for another season if a financial agreement is not reached.

Barcelona remains optimistic despite Sky Sports' information. The financial gap still exists, but the Catalans believe it has narrowed enough for a deal to be possible.

FAQ
How much has Barcelona offered for Rodri? +
Barcelona has raised its bid to around €65 million, after the first bid of approximately €45 million was rejected.
Who are the candidates for Rodri's successor at City? +
According to BBC Sport, they are Ayyoub Bouaddi, Enzo Fernández, Alex Scott, and Alexis Mac Allister.
Will Rodri force a move away from City? +
According to Sky Sports, Rodri will not force a move. If the clubs do not reach an agreement, he is ready to stay and see out the remaining 12 months of his contract.
Who is the youngest candidate on City's list? +
The youngest is Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Lille player and Moroccan international.

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