Manchester City want Rodri but not interested in bidding war for Atletico starRodri is a possible long-term replacement for Fernandinho at Manchester CityManchester City will not be held to ransom over midfield transfer target Rodri, Sky Sports News understands. City's director of football Txiki Begiristain has recommended the Atletico Madrid midfielder as the No 1 replacement for Fernandinho, who has continued to excel this season but will turn 34 in May. Man Utd vs Man City Live onHowever, competition is expected to be fierce for Rodri, who only joined Atletico from Villarreal for £21.5m last summer. Should City have to pay that figure for Rodri, it would just surpass the club record £60m the club paid Leicester City for winger Riyad Mahrez last summer. Rodri has been a regular in Atletico's team this season, making 29 appearances in La Liga and scoring twice.

Source: Sky sports April 23, 2019 10:41 UTC