Man City considering move for Real Madrid star as potential Rodri successor.

Manchester City have reportedly set their sights on Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde as a potential successor to Rodri. The Citizens have had an unusually poor start to the 2024-25 season, feeling the absence of their Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder. A recent 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion extended their losing streak to four games across all competitions.

Despite Erling Haaland giving City an early lead, a second-half resurgence from Brighton overturned the result. For the first time, manager Pep Guardiola is facing a four-game losing streak, with City currently behind Liverpool in the Premier League standings.

According to Spanish source Fichajes, out-of-form Manchester City are interested in Real Madrid’s Valverde as a possible January transfer target to strengthen their midfield. Valverde, a Champions League winner and versatile 26-year-old, is reportedly on City’s radar, though he recently signed a new contract with Real Madrid, making a transfer challenging.

With Real Madrid likely to resist any offers for the Uruguayan international, Manchester City may need to consider alternatives.

Though a four-game losing streak is unprecedented for City under Guardiola, the club is urged to stay calm. As the January transfer window is still over a month away, the Citizens will have to push forward without a direct replacement for Rodri. After the international break, City will host Tottenham Hotspur and Feyenoord at the Etihad in the Premier League and Champions League. On December 1st, they will face Liverpool at Anfield in a potentially decisive clash.