A rundown of everything regarding Man City news moving at the Etihad today…
Rodri saga takes a fresh turn
Manchester City paused talks with Real Madrid over Rodri amid a belief that Barcelona were preparing to enter the race, and that expectation now looks to have been confirmed.
Rodri is reported to have told those close to him he’s willing to discuss terms with Barcelona for the first time, with Frenkie de Jong’s knee injury understood to be driving the Catalans’ urgency. Nothing has been agreed with either club.
Read the full story on City freezing talks with Madrid, and the latest on Rodri opening the door to Barcelona.
Monga on turning down Arsenal
Jeremy Monga has explained why he chose City over Arsenal, describing the pathway on offer at the Etihad as a “no-brainer” once City came calling. The 17-year-old made his City debut on Wednesday in the win over the K-League All-Stars.
Read why he snubbed Arsenal.
What City would actually be getting in Bouaddi
With City closing in on Ayyoub Bouaddi, we broke down what type of midfielder he actually is. Namely closer to a Verratti or Rabiot than a straight Rodri replacement.
Read the full tactical breakdown.
Trafford edges closer to Leeds exit
James Trafford has completed his medical ahead of a £40m move to Leeds United, with the deal now nearing completion after weeks of talks. It would become a club-record fee for Leeds.
Full story on the medical and fee.
Rulli bid confirms Trafford succession plan
City have sent an official opening offer to Marseille for goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, intended to cover the goalkeeping department once Trafford’s Leeds move is confirmed.
Read the full story on the Rulli approach.
That’s the state of play as things stand this evening. Follow every deal on our summer transfer tracker as the window continues.
