Real eye Rodri amid Guardiola exit - Thursday's gossip
Real Madrid is looking to sign Rodri from Manchester City following Pep Guardiola's expected departure. Bayern Munich is also planning a surprise move for John Stones, while Atletico Madrid is interested in Marc Cucurella. Other notable transfer interests include Liverpool's Alisson wanting to join Juventus and Manchester United monitoring Julian Ryerson.
- ▪Real Madrid aims to sign Rodri amid Guardiola's exit from Manchester City.
- ▪Bayern Munich is considering a move for John Stones as he prepares to leave Manchester City.
- ▪Atletico Madrid is interested in both Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella from Manchester City and Chelsea, respectively.
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Real eye Rodri amid Guardiola exit - Thursday's gossipImage gallerySkip image galleryImage source, MetroImage source, Star SportImage source, The TimesImage source, Scottish Daily Mail1 of 4Previous imageNext imageSlide 1 of 4, Metro back page, End of image galleryPublished20 May 2026, 21:09 BSTUpdated 7 minutes agoReal Madrid are confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City amid Pep Guardiola's departure, Bayern Munich plan a shock move for John Stones, while Atletico Madrid want Marc Cucurella.Pep Guardiola's impending exit from Manchester City opens the door for 29-year-old Spain midfielder Rodri to join Real Madrid this summer.
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