Man City midfield plans after £116m deal agreed amid Rodri worry

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Manchester City’s rebuild continues this summer with Elliot Anderson the latest new face set to arrive at the Etihad.

Here’s everything you need to know about Manchester City’s midfield plans:

1. It was revealed on Thursday evening that City had agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to bring Elliot Anderson to the Etihad.
2. MEN Sport understands the fee is a flat £116m, despite reports it could rise to £130m.
3. Anderson’s arrival might not be the only change to City’s midfield options this summer. Bernardo Silva has already left and there are concerns over the future of Rodri.
4. Rodri was asked to offer some clarity on his future prior to the World Cup, with Real Madrid long-time admirers of the Spaniard. However, his reply did little to cool speculation over his future, saying: “I understand there might be some noise, but for me I’m obviously going to focus on the World Cup. I’m not going to dedicate my time to that, and then after the World Cup let’s see.”
5. Nico Gonzalez endured a frustrating campaign last season and Tijjani Reijnders failed to build on the magical start he made to his City career. Mateo Kovacic also had a tough season due to injury and it is unclear what the future holds for all three players.
6. Such uncertainty means City need to keep their options open, and two players on the club’s radar are Sandro Tonali and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
7. Read more about City’s transfer plans here: Enzo Maresca plans, Bernardo Silva replacement and Omar Marmoush – Man City questions answered.