Manchester City are reportedly willing to offer key midfielder Rodri as part of the deal to sign Arda Guler, with Real Madrid not showing too much interest in such a proposal.
According to Fichajes, Rodri could be offered in a deal for Arda Guler, as Manchester City are keen on the Turkish attacking midfielder. Real Madrid are not seriously considering such an exchange, as they insists the 20-year-old is not for sale.
There have been some talk of Arda Guler over the last few weeks, owing to his drop off in form. Some corners are speculating on the 20-year-old Real Madrid whizkid’s future at the club, which has given rise to some big suitors being mentioned.
The Turkish talent obviously has big suitors eager to sign him should the 20-year-old Real Madrid whizkid leave the Santiago Bernabeu. However, the Spanish giants had suggested earlier that Guler is not for sale and are sticking by their stance on the attacking midfielder.
Manchester City are one of those interested in Guler, as they could make a big splash on the attacking midfielder if given a chance. However, the report insists, the Premier League giants reportedly offered Rodri in a deal to sign the 20-year-old Real Madrid whizkid, something that did not go too well at the Bernabeu.
Quite unclear why Pep Guardiola wants to bring Guler into his side, given they have signed Rayan Cherki in the summer, while Phil Foden is coming back to his best. For now, the attacking midfield position appears well covered with quality options, which does cast doubts over where 20-year-old Real Madrid whizkid might fit in, unless he’s been looked at as a wide option.
Will Real Madrid sell Arda Guler for Rodri?
Real Madrid have been interested in signing a top-drawer midfielder, and Rodri is at the very top of their list. While they might make a separate attempt to sign the Manchester City star, they are not prepared to part ways with Guler in that regard. There are further doubts whether Manchester City wants to part ways with Rodri, as they are confident of agreeing on a new deal with the midfielder.
Moreover, they are looking into the market for reinforcements that could see them sign an alternative to the Spaniard, as a cover rather than a replacement. While Manchester City could also try separately for Guler, the chances of either of those players leaving their respective clubs at this moment seem remote.