Real Madrid learn transfer fee they'll have to pay to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer: Reports

Real Madrid have reportedly learnt the transfer fee they would have to pay to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer. According to Diario AS (via Madrid Zone on X), signing the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner would cost Los Blancos over €100 million.

In the ongoing summer transfer window, Real Madrid have made significant moves to strengthen their backline. They have signed Dean Huijsen for a reported €62.50 million from Bournemouth and Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool for €10 million.

However, the club are yet to sign a midfielder despite the departure of the experienced Luka Modric. Earlier, Fichajes.net had reported that Real Madrid were prepared to offer €40 million plus Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo in exchange for Rodri. An offer which was expected to persuade Manchester City to sell the Spaniard.

However, the Cityzens might not be looking to sell the defensive midfielder, who is arguably their best player in midfield. Amid the transfer speculations, Rodri could be a significant midfield signing if he moves to the Santiago Bernabeu.

His presence could provide a much-needed balance to Xabi Alonso's midfield. His defensive proficiency could help shield their backline, which Aurélien Tchouaméni has struggled to do since Casemiro's exit in 2022.

In 265 games across all competitions for Manchester City, Rodri has scored 26 goals and assisted 32 others.

Toni Kroos feels Real Madrid are missing a midfielder like him

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Toni Kroos recently claimed that Los Blancos were missing a midfielder of his caliber. He also highlighted that there are only a few players like him in the game currently, making them difficult to sign

Speaking to Mundo Deportivo in a recent interview, Kroos pinpointed the missing piece in Real Madrid's midfield. The 35-year-old also urged the supporters to be patient with Xabi Alonso, saying (via GOAL):

"They’re still missing a profile like mine, they’re still looking for it. There aren’t many players like that, and the ones that are there aren’t easy to get. It’s too early to judge Xabi’s Real Madrid. It takes time to evaluate the changes and implementation of his ideas. I’m sure Xabi knows how to correct things, as there are things that need to change, because with so much quality – things have to go well.”

In his six games as Carlo Ancelotti's replacement, Alonso has registered four wins, one draw, and one loss.

Edited by Sankalp Srivastava