Manchester City spends 270 million to replace Rodri

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The possible departure of Rodri Hernández, a 30-year-old midfielder, is leading Manchester City to make an investment close to 270 million euros to rebuild their midfield. The club has already signed Elliot Anderson for about 135 million euros and is now speeding up negotiations for Ayyoub Bouaddi while the Spaniard continues to negotiate his transfer to FC Barcelona.

Rodri's deal is still ongoing. Barcelona submitted an initial offer of 45 million euros, which was rejected by Manchester City demanding around 70 million euros, as the Spanish international's contract enters its final year. Enzo Maresca stated this weekend that he expects the midfielder in Manchester next Friday.

Elliot Anderson, the first move to replace Rodri Hernández

The first move came during the World Cup. Manchester City paid around 135 million euros to Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, a 23-year-old English international who became one of the club's biggest signings in history.

Anderson arrives after establishing himself as a starter with England, although he has not yet played a Champions League match. City believes he can handle responsibilities in the heart of the game thanks to his ability to receive under pressure and execute long passes.

His addition also intensifies the competition for Nico González, Tijjani Reijnders, and Mateo Kovacic. Maresca needs to rebuild a position affected by the potential departure of Rodri Hernández, who has held the central midfield role in the team in recent seasons.

The signing of Anderson, however, will not be the only move if negotiations with Rodri end in his departure. The English sporting director has been working on another player for weeks with a similar positional profile.

Ayyoub Bouaddi could raise the investment to 270 million

The next target is Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old midfielder from Lille. Manchester City has intensified discussions for the Moroccan international after his participation in the World Cup, showing a firm interest in completing the deal before the transfer window closes.

Reports vary regarding the price. AS places the deal near 130 million euros, while other sources mention Lille's demands around 100 million euros. In any scenario, his arrival would significantly raise City's spending on two midfielders well above 200 million euros.

Bouaddi was already a starter for Morocco during the World Cup at only 18 years old. City aims to add another player with the ability to play at the number six position, reducing the impact of losing the Spanish midfielder.

Barcelona continues to fight for Rodri's signing

The situation also explains Manchester City's toughness in negotiations for Rodri Hernández. The club turned down Barcelona's initial 45 million offer and aims to receive a higher amount before allowing the departure of a player under contract until 2027.

The next days will be crucial. Rodri Hernández must join training on Friday if his future remains unresolved, while City tries to complete the arrival of Ayyoub Bouaddi. If the deal reaches the 130 million euros reported in England and Spain, Anderson and Bouaddi together would represent an investment close to 270 million euros to face the potential change in the midfield dynamics.

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