Enzo Maresca faces a significant challenge at Manchester City as the club considers life without Rodri. The World Cup-winning captain, a Ballon d'Or winner, is heavily linked with a move to Spain. With his contract entering its final year, City has already rejected a £38.5m bid from Barcelona.

Several candidates have emerged to fill the void. Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi is a top target, with an estimated £85m price tag. Another major option is Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, though his £120m valuation makes him an expensive prospect.

Other names linked to the Etihad include Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister. As City faces the potential loss of key leaders like Bernardo Silva, finding a player who fits Maresca's possession-based style while providing leadership is paramount.