New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says any team in the world would need Rodri, after much speculation that the midfielder is on his way to Barcelona.City lost 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community

City's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in the Community Shield laid bare the need for central midfield reinforcements, with a move for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi nearing completion.

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has said the defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield won't alter their transfer plans this summer.

Enzo Maresca confirms Manchester City will be active in the transfer market before the deadline. The club are pursuing Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi while Rodri nears a potential move to Barcelona.

Manchester City's transfer plans are reportedly revealed after the club agree to sell Rodri to Barcelona in deal thought to be worth in the region of £65m.

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has revealed that there are no updates on Rodri despite impending move to Barcelona.

Arsenal romped to a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, with Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard scoring the goals to clinch the trophy. It was the biggest margin of victory in a Community Shield final since 2014, and could easily have been wider given Arsenal's dominance.

New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says any team in the world would need Rodri, after much speculation that the midfielder is on his way to Barcelona. City lost 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield, with the Spaniard unavailable. The Manchester side were outplayed in what was a worrying game for Maresca.

Pep Guardiola's absence was keenly felt as Enzo Maresca's men slumped to a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in Cardiff on Sunday.