Man City eye Bayern star as potential Rodri successor

Manchester City are preparing to test Bayern Munich’s resolve with a €45-50 million bid for Aleksandar Pavlovic, according to reports. Pep Guardiola is believed to be a huge admirer of the 22-year-old midfielder, who has quickly become one of the standout young talents in Europe. City have been reshaping their midfield since January, bringing in Nico Gonzalez from Porto and Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan. While Reijnders has added energy and versatility, Gonzalez has struggled to make his mark and could be moved on in upcoming transfer windows. That leaves Guardiola searching for a long-term solution – and Pavlovic fits the bill perfectly. Rodri uncertainty sparks fresh midfield planning While Manchester City are working on securing a new deal for Rodri, Real Madrid’s lingering interest in the Spaniard continues to cause unease. Having won every major honour at the Etihad, there’s always the possibility that Rodri could be tempted back to Spain for a new challenge. Even if he stays, City want to strengthen their midfield core. Pavlovic’s ball progression, defensive instincts, and composure under pressure have made him an integral part of Bayern’s setup – qualities that would make him either an ideal partner or eventual successor to Rodri. [...]

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