Spanish media reports have indicated that Real Madrid are working to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernández during the current summer transfer window, in a deal that could be worth up to €100 million.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Real Madrid management sees Rodri as the ideal replacement for Toni Kroos, who announced his retirement at the end of last season.
The 29-year-old Spanish player is still under contract with Manchester City until the summer of 2027.
However, negotiations to extend his deal until 2030 have not seen tangible progress, sparking speculation about his future, despite coach Pep Guardiola's insistence on keeping him as a key component in midfield.
Rodri’s prolonged absence last season due to injury had a clear impact on City’s performance, underlining his tactical importance to the team.
At the same time, it has raised some concerns among Real Madrid officials regarding his fitness and readiness should the deal go through.
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