
Real Madrid’s search for a big-name midfielder has seen them once again settle on Manchester City’s Rodri as the dream target, a report has revealed.
The departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić in consecutive summers has taken its toll on Madrid’s midfield. While the current crop of Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham all boast undeniable quality, none bring the sort of tempo-setting passing produced by Kroos and Modrić.