Rodri vs Saudi Arabia, #FIFAWorldCup:
129 Touches (Most)
113 Accurate Passes
95% Pass Accuracy
8 Recoveries
8 Passes Into Final Third
6 Accurate Long Balls
4 Ground Duels Won
2 Tackles
2 Clearances
2 Aerial Duels Won
1 Interception
1 Chance Created
1 Successful Dribble
That really shows how tough Viana's job is. He's trying to get Anderson over the line while dealing with Marinakis, sorting out new deals for Rodri, Gvardiol and Doku, recruiting youngsters in the academy and also negotiating with Chelsea over Maresca's compensation. Not easy.
I get the frustration, honestly. I really do. But we need Rodri, man. You can spin the narrative however you like, but losing him from that midfield is not an option.
๐จ Manchester City offered new deal to Rodri few months ago but thereโs still no agreement at this stage.
Deal on stand-by now, still long time to decide as current agreement set to expire in June 2027.
Rodri could leave as free agent in one year.
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๐จ Manchester City are advancing in talks to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, with negotiations progressing well between the two clubs.
The midfielder is currently in the United States with England at the 2026 World Cup, but discussions over a transfer continue behind the scenes.
City have already submitted an offer worth more than ยฃ120M, while Manchester United are yet to match that valuation.
City are now considered the clear favourites to land the 23-year-old. ๐
(Source: @Plettigoal / @ESPNFC)
๐จ A move for Elliot Anderson to Manchester City could trigger a three-club ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง this summer.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly targeting Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi as a replacement if Anderson departs.
Inter would then look to complete a deal for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones as part of the domino effect.
(Source: @Gazzetta_it)
The โThis Is Footballโ doc has great segment of Pep Guardiola watching his Barcelona game tape and adressing idea that Messi walks lazily around the pitch:
โHeโs walking. Thatโs what I like the most. He is not out of the game, heโs involved. Heโs moving his head. Right, left, left, right. He knows exactly what is going to happen. But his head is alwaysโฆmoving.
Heโs not running, but heโs always watching whatโs happening. He smells where are the weak points in the back four. After 5-10 minutes, he has the map in his eyesโฆin his brain to know exactly where is the space and what is the panorama.
Itโs like being in the jungle and I have to survive. And he knows if I move here or here, I will have more space to attack."
More on Spurs and Sandro Tonali. A fresh bid is expected. Manchester City remain active as well.
Spurs want to make a statement signing with Roberto De Zerbi stressing the importance of adding in central midfield.
Spurs also planning new contract talks with Micky van de Ven.
Liverpool currently have no plans to move for Van de Ven this summer.โช๏ธ