£51million ace wanted by Liverpool could move to Man City to replace Rodri

Rodri’s absence from Manchester City will almost certainly have contributed to their recent collapse, but it is clearly not the only reason.

Since the Spaniard did not line up Pep Guardiolathe first team, Man City they have had problems, and the defense of theirs Premier League The title is now out the window as they are 14 points adrift of leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand.

City want Zubimendi to replace Rodri

Guardiola is already planning to hire top English striker to help lift City out of their current mess, and the manager will surely hope that Erling Haaland will find his shooting boots againafter missing a penalty in the recent game against Everton.

Clearly, shoring up the midfield remains a priority and for that the £51m La Liga ace (Sky Sports), Martin Zubimendi, a player that Liverpool tried to sign in the summer, has been the target.

talking Football Insider’s Inside Track Podcastjournalist Pete O’Rourke noted that Zubimendi is seen as the only player who could adequately cover Rodri’s continued absence.

With City on the brink of being knocked out of Europe entirely, which could happen if they fail to win their final Champions League group games, the club must salvage something from their Premier League season.

Zubimendi could stay in Spain instead of stepping into Rodri’s shoes

An FA Cup run may also be their best hope of success in 2024/25, but whether Zubimendi will eventually leave Real Sociedad is a moot point.

The 25-year-old has had the chance to move away from San Sebastian before but has flatly refused to do so.

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Loyalty in the modern game is rare with so much riches being offered to the world’s best exponents, so if the Spaniard once again decides not to leave Real, he should be commended for his willingness to remain at the club his life, instead of being. vilified for not having ambition.