Man City have found their January signing to replace Rodri with Citizens likely to pay Inter Milan’s asking price for Nicolo Barella, according to reports. The club have now learned the influential Spain international suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage to his right knee in their 2-2 draw in September with Premier League rivals Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City are still waiting for doctors to confirm the severity of the injury sustained by midfielder Rodri, says manager Pep Guardiola.