City set their current transfer record when they signed Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City for £60m last summer. And according to the Telegraph the club are ready to pay even more to secure the services of Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodri. Fernandinho will turn 34 in May and although the Brazilian is a key defensive midfielder for City boss Pep Guardiola, the Citizens feel signing his replacement is an important task in the next transfer window. However, Atletico are holding out on letting the 22-year-old leave for anything less than his €70m (£60.6m) release clause. Man City are considering breaking their transfer record to sign a replacement for FernandinhoCity are interested in Atletico Madrid midfielder RodriCity set their current transfer record when they signed Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City for £60mThe young midfielder has many admirers, including current Spain boss Luis Enrique who praised the player’s intellect and professionalism.

Source: Express April 23, 2019 06:23 UTC