With Rodri reportedly set to miss a significant period of the season with a knee injury, Manchester City might have to turn to the transfer window once it reopens in January.
READ MORE: I saw what Arsenal staff really thought about Man City as they left the Etihad amid Bernardo jibes Last season, the midfielder started 29 La Liga games and also made eight Champions League appearances. With Liverpool reported to still be interested, it remains to be seen whether City will battle their rivals for his signature.
Alan Varela The FC Porto captain is another player that City could look at. Having arrived at the club from Boca Juniors last summer, he has fitted right in and helped the Portuguese giants win the Taca de Portugal and Supertaca.