Real Madrid have made reinforcements for the midfield a priority this summer, as the club has already bolstered the defensive unit with three new signings.
Bernardo Silva has been signed to lead the game in attack, but Los Blancos are still looking for a player who can control and direct the game from the middle of the field.
Various players have been mentioned as possible targets, but the player most long-term linked with Real Madrid is Manchester City's Rodri.
The Spanish midfielder is highly rated by Valdebebas and is still being considered as a potential summer signing.
One thing that makes Rodrigo a more attractive target for Real Madrid is that his contract with Manchester City expires in 2027.
And according to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are yet to sign a new contract with the 29-year-old midfielder.
Transfer expert Romano claims City officials made a renewal offer with Rodri a few months ago, but the two sides could not agree on the terms of the contract.
Negotiations over a new deal have now stalled, leaving Rodri's future uncertain.
But Rodri has time in the summer to decide on his next move – whether he wants to move to Real Madrid now, go on a free transfer next year, or sign a new deal with City.
While Rodri has been a key target for Real Madrid, other players have also been on Real Madrid's wish list recently.
Chelsea vice-captain Enzo Fernandes is a popular choice with Los Blancos' sporting department, and Fernandes himself is reportedly interested in joining Real Madrid.
West Ham United's Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes has also been linked with a move to Valdebebas, although he is an attractive target for Premier League clubs.
Rodri is still a name that Real Madrid like, but no official offer has been made for Rodri yet.
It remains to be seen whether this situation will change over the next few weeks.
