Manchester City Pep Guardiola have identified Real Madrid Mid-fielder Federico Valverde as a potential replacement for Rodri after latest injury
Manchester City are prepared to pay €70 million to get Federico Valverde in January, with Real Madrid hesitant to part ways.
According to Caught Offside, Manchester City are planning a €70 million bid to recruit Federico Valverde in January. Given the challenges in Pep Guardiola’s midfield following Rodri’s injury, the Premier League champions are considering other solutions. However, if the Uruguayan becomes available, they would most likely try to bring the 26-year-old dynamic midfielder in.
Manchester City’s Midfielder Search
Manchester City’s terrible run of form continued, as the club suffered their fourth successive defeat in all competitions, a first in Pep Guardiola’s long tenure. The last of those losses came against Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend, leaving them five points behind Liverpool in the Premier League championship chase.
The main issue they have is in the midfield, where Rodri’s season-ending injury has left Guardiola scratching his brain for answers. Manchester City may be able to solve their midfield difficulties during the January transfer window, as they have several options to examine.
City were ordered to spend €45 million for Hakan Calhanoglu because, on paper, the Turkish international would fit their style and what they are looking for in a Rodri successor. There is the age aspect with the Inter Milan player, which has prompted Guardiola to consider others such as Martin Zubimendi, who is also Rodri’s next deputy in the Spain squad.
Samuele Ricci is another potential signing ahead of the January transfer window. However, Federico Valverde sticks out from the list of choices, as Manchester City is interested in the Real Madrid star.
Complications in signing Federico Valverde.
According to the source, Manchester City is ready to launch a €70 million bid for the 26-year-old versatile midfielder in January. For starters, Real Madrid sees Valverde as an important member of their team, and they will never consider moving the Uruguayan for €70 million. If they let the midfielder to depart, it will be at a far greater price, considering his €1 billion release clause.
Second, Real Madrid does not need to contemplate selling Valverde because they are also dealing with their own challenges. As a result, even if Manchester City makes a €70 million bid for the 26-year-old versatile midfielder, the Uruguayan is unlikely to leave at this point, particularly in January.
