Rodri to Barca. City's midfield is getting thin.

Man City accepted £65.4m for Rodri. He's in Barcelona for the medical. Four-year deal. World Cup winner, Ballon d'Or winner, gone with a year left on his contract. -1-8

City let him walk. Now they're scrambling. Maresca's out here saying they need a player like him. No kidding. They broke the bank for Elliot Anderson but that's not the same profile. Enzo Fernandez is the target but Chelsea set a Friday deadline. City missed it. -8

Watch how quickly City move for a replacement. The Community Shield showed the hole. If they don't get someone in before the Premier League kicks off, that's a problem. The price on City to start slow might be worth a look. -8