Barca agree Rodri deal - who could replace him at City?

Manchester City could be facing a major rebuild in midfield, with Barcelona reportedly having agreed a deal to sign Rodri, according to BBC News.

The Spaniard has been a cornerstone of City's success since his arrival, helping the club to 12 major honours including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three EFL Cups and the 2022-23 Champions League triumph. Losing him would leave a significant gap at the base of Pep Guardiola's midfield.

Attention is already turning to who might come in as his replacement. BBC News notes that talk has persisted throughout the summer linking City with Lille's highly-rated 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, and the report suggests the club have made moves in that direction.

Nothing is confirmed regarding a successor, but with Rodri's exit reportedly agreed, City look set to be active in the market to fill the void left by one of their most influential performers of the modern era.