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title: "Man City news & talking points: Rodri offer & Bouaddi deal close"
canonical: "https://readmancity.com/2026/07/30/man-city-transfer-news-rodri-bouaddi-july-30/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Gary Gowers"
section: "Man City News"
published: "2026-07-30T17:00:00Z"
modified: "2026-07-30T17:00:00Z"
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# Man City news & talking points: Rodri offer & Bouaddi deal close

**City have rejected an opening offer from Real Madrid for Rodri, while progress continues on incoming transfer targets.**

Here is a summary of Thursday’s key updates:

### **Real Madrid offer for Rodri turned down**

City have turned down an initial €50m (£42m) proposal from Real Madrid for midfielder **[Rodri](https://readmancity.com/2026/07/30/real-madrid-open-rodri-talks-with-city-as-fee-gap-narrows/)**.

The Spain international, who played a central role in his country’s World Cup victory, has two years remaining on his contract at the Etihad.

While interest from the Spanish champions is established, City retain a high valuation on the 30-year-old and are under no immediate pressure to sell.

### **Bouaddi agreement near**

City are closing in on a deal to sign Lille midfielder **[Ayyoub Bouaddi](https://readmancity.com/2026/07/30/man-city-bouaddi-lille-talks-accelerate/)**.

Personal terms have been agreed with the 18-year-old, who featured for France during the summer. Final negotiations between the two clubs regarding the transfer fee structure are now at an advanced stage.

### **Neto identified as Savinho successor**

Manager Enzo Maresca is exploring options to reinforce his attacking positions as Tottenham negotiate a potential deal for winger **Savinho**.

Chelsea’s **[Pedro Neto](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-hold-firm-stance-pedro-205000194.html#:~:text=Manchester%20City%20have%20been%20linked,fee%20of%20%C2%A354%20million.)** has emerged as a potential target to fill the vacancy on the flank, though Chelsea’s £75m asking price remains a sticking point in initial talks.

### **Outgoings update: Grealish and Phillips**

- **Jack Grealish** continues to train away from the main squad while discussions regarding his future continue, with Everton seeking to secure his services.
- **Kalvin Phillips** has been omitted from pre-season travel ahead of a proposed loan move to Sheffield United.