Manchester City scouts see Valencia's Pepelu as the 'ideal man' to replace injured Rodri in January, aiming to strengthen their midfield, reports suggest.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has opened up about his first significant injury, a ruptured ACL sustained during a match against Arsenal in September 2024.
Manchester City have reportedly made a big bid for Paris Saint-Germain's Warren Zaire-Emery, aiming to replace Rodri's impact in midfield following his absence.
Pep Guardiola has called Rodri's Ballon d'Or win a proud moment for Manchester City but also a reminder of his absence, with the star midfielder out for the season.
Manchester City's Rodri and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati claimed Ballon d'Or titles as Real Madrid, feeling "disrespected," boycotted the Paris event despite winning club of the year.
Jeremy Doku believes that Manchester City will cope just fine without the injury-stricken Rodri.