According to the latest report from The Mirror, Manchester City officials will reject all attempts by Real Madrid to sign Rodri this summer.

Real Madrid has reportedly listed Rodri as one of their top transfer targets. He has 12 months left on his current contract with Manchester City but has not yet agreed to a new deal with the club.

Florentino is reportedly prepared to make an initial offer of £80 million, and is even willing to pay £100 million for a player who could be a free agent in 12 months, but Mubarak is determined to stand firm and reject Real Madrid's attempts.

Maresca has made it clear that he wants to keep Rodri at all costs. He plans to build his team around Rodri and believes the defensive midfielder is crucial for Elliot Anderson's integration into the squad.

Manchester City officials still hope to renew Rodri's contract to secure his long-term future, but despite his many successes at Manchester City, the 30-year-old Spanish international still harbors a long-held desire to play for Real Madrid before retiring.

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