Manchester City are considering two main midfield targets as they consider whether or not to sign the cover the wounded Rodri this January, with informant sources Caught offside that Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Atalanta’s Ederson are the main names to follow.
Rodri is expected to miss the rest of the season and while City won’t necessarily panic and rush into the market for a replacement, they have stepped up their efforts to monitor Ederson in particular, sending scouts to matches of Atalanta to watch over them. their performances.
The Brazilian has been hugely impressive for the Serie A giants, playing a key role in their Europa League triumph last season, and it’s easy to imagine him as a great fit for Pep Guardiola’s side in a position important
Rodri will certainly be missed, even if City have other excellent options in their squad, with the Spain international widely regarded as the best in the world in his position and arguably the most important player of the City.
Will Wharton or Ederson replace Rodri at City?
Wharton is another player like City, and this could be a blow for Liverpool, who also have a long-standing interest in him, Caught offside understand
Wharton broke into England’s Euro 2024 squad this summer after a superb start to life at Palace, and it’s easy to imagine him making the move to a bigger club soon.
The Reds would certainly do well to bring in the 20-year-old in the near future Martin Zubimendi is also another similar style of midfielder they have been enthusiastic, although he turned them down to stay at Real Sociedad this summer.
It will be interesting to see how Rodri’s situation affects Wharton’s future, as one imagines it could mean City become more serious suitors for him this winter if a deal for Ederson can’t be done.
Ederson is understood to be City’s preference at the moment, but it remains to be seen whether Atalanta will sell another key player mid-season after losing Teun Koopmeiners to Juventus in the summer.
