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  1. Is Fernandez the right candidate?

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    Enzo Fernandez

    Age: 25 Country: Argentina Club: Chelsea

    City have been heavily linked with Fernandez, and he is currently the favoured option for Maresca, who worked with him at Chelsea.

    But the London club are expected to stand firm on their £120m valuation - a hefty sum considering City have already spent £116m on Anderson.

    Maresca made Fernandez captain at Chelsea in the absence of Reece James. The Italian clearly sees Fernandez as not only a talented player but also a leader, something City would be shorn of should Rodri move on.

  2. Get Involved - 'A disgruntled player if he stays'

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    The problem, Adam (9.08), is that you're saying we should force a player to stay who clearly has decided he doesn't want to play for us anymore. I'm not interested in anyone who won't give everything for City. He's handled it badly and can go.

    Liz, London

    City will have to let him go, if he wants out. If he stays they will get nothing for him next year, plus a disgruntled player if he stays, a tricky one!

    Chris, Tilbury

  3. What about Mac Allister?

    Alexis Mac Allister

    Age: 27 Country: Argentina Club: Liverpool

    Perhaps the most surprising name to be linked with City is Mac Allister, but the Blues have explored a potential move for him.

    The Argentine is into the final two years of his contract at Anfield and would bring top-flight experience and be a ready-made candidate to slot into City's midfield.

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  4. Get Involved - 'Money should be irrelevant'

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    As a City fan, we should just keep Rodri for the rest of the season then let him go. You can't replace Rodri at the best of times so the money should be irrelevant. I'd rather have a much higher chance of winning trophies than have £60mil.

    Adam, Rotherham

  5. Could Scott take Rodri's spot?

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    Alex Scott

    Age: 22 Country: England Club: Bournemouth

    City have explored a potential move for England international Scott this summer.

    The 22-year-old has rejected contract offers from the Cherries amid interest from other Premier League teams, though his current deal does not expire until 2028 and the club have expressed their desire to keep him.

    Scott's energy and ball-carrying ability suit Maresca's preferred style of play.

  6. Get Involved - 'Nobody can replace him'

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    Typing before you put up your contenders to replace Rodri list. If number 1 is not "Nobody" then it's not a comprehensive list. Not a City fan but nobody can replace him. Up there with Vieira, Gerrard, Keane and Kante as one of the greatest midfield generals in PL history.

    Matt

  7. Who could replace Rodri?

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    Ayyoub Bouaddi

    Age: 18 Country: Morocco Club: Lille

    Talk of City signing Bouaddi has been rumbling all summer, and the club have reportedly held talks with the Moroccan, who would cost an estimated £85m.

    Bouaddi is said to be keen on the move.

    The teenager impressed at this summer's World Cup after a starring role in Lille's Champions League victory over Real Madrid in 2024 announced him on the big stage.

  8. Who could replace Rodri at Manchester City were he to leave?

    Let's look at a few contenders.

  9. Maresca faces tough decision

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport

    Enzo Maresca has been in his new job as Manchester City boss just six weeks, but already he may be on the cusp of having to make a tough decision.

    With Rodri heavily linked with a move back to his native Spain, Maresca's first challenge may well be to find a replacement for a World Cup-winning captain and Ballon d'Or winner.

    Rodri, 30, is in the final year of his contract and City have already rejected a £38.5m bid from Barcelona following interest from Real Madrid.

    After helping the Blues win the Treble in 2023 then triumphing at the Euros with Spain a year later, an anterior cruciate ligament injury derailed Rodri's dominance somewhat.

    But he showed glimpses of his brilliance for City last season before returning to the Rodri of old as he captained Spain to World Cup success in the summer.

    His stock is high, and a move from Manchester after seven seasons with the club would leave a huge hole for Maresca to fill.

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  10. City reject Rodri bid

    Friday's football gossip

    Manchester City

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    Manchester City have reportedly rejected a £55m bid from Barcelona for Spain midfielder Rodri.

    The Premier League club want more than £60m for the 30-year-old as talks between the two clubs continue, according to Sky Sports.

  11. This morning, though, we're going to kick things off by looking at one of the other biggest 'will he, won't he?' of the summer...

  12. Fernandez deadline

    A big one to watch today is Enzo Fernandez.

    Chelsea have set a deadline of 17:00 BST for offers of £120m or more from clubs interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

    Will anyone bid? Will we see him exit Stamford Bridge?

  13. Get Involved

    As ever, we want to hear from you.

    What are you hoping for from the final weeks of the transfer window?

    Are you confident with your club's squad, or starting to get twitchy?

    Let us know by clicking 'Get Involved' at the top of this page. Ta!

  14. Hello

    Good morning.

    Thanks for joining us on today's live.

    We'll be looking at the latest movements in the transfer market and any fresh rumours going around.

    And if any done deals land as we go, you'll be the first to hear.

    Let's get going.