Manchester City has taken its first steps in the transfer market to secure a suitable replacement for Spanish midfielder Rodri, amid growing concerns within the club over his recurring fitness issues recently. According to the website "Fichajes," the club's management has placed the name of a prominent player in the English Premier League at the top of their priorities.

According to the same source, Elliott Anderson, the Nottingham Forest midfielder, has become City's primary target to strengthen their midfield. The 23-year-old English player has delivered impressive performances this season, attracting interest from several top Premier League clubs.

Manchester City believes that Anderson possesses the technical and tactical qualities that align with coach Pep Guardiola's style, particularly his ability to recover the ball and build play from the back, which are essential elements in the team's system at the Etihad Stadium.

The report indicated that City is looking to act early to finalize the deal and avoid entering into open competition with other clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United, who have been monitoring the player for some time, amid a significant increase in his market value.

The report confirmed that Manchester City's management considers this deal strategic for the future, aiming to ensure stability in the central midfield position for the coming years, especially as the club seeks to maintain its dominance both domestically and in Europe in the upcoming period.