Sources: Guardiola makes Rodri call as Bernardo Silva nears Man City exit
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Credit: Imago Mon 13 April 2026 21:15, UK Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is pushing for the club to agree a new contract with Rodri as he does not want to lose two of his key senior players with Bernardo Silva set to depart.Rodri has one year left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium and recently sparked rumours of a move away from Man City this summer.He admitted that no player can turn down a move to Real Madrid while away on international duty with Spain recently, but City still want him to pen fresh terms as soon as possible.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Guardiola is particularly keen to see him sign an extension due to Silva’s impending exit.Tying Rodri down to a new contract would have a real impact on Man City’s finances, but they will have more scope to do so when Silva’s hefty wages are off their books. 💰 Man City Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, CFG investment, 115 charges updates, and the latest North Stand expansion news. VISIT THE FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Pep Guardiola wants Rodri to sign a new contract at Man CitySilva has not officially confirmed if he will leave the Etihad this summer, but assistant boss Pep Ljinders has hinted at an exit and recent reports have claimed that he will move on before next term.Guardiola recently insisted that he would not stand in the way of any player leaving City, even Rodri, but he is keen to see the Spaniard stay on as another key senior player looks set to leave.SeasonAppearancesGoal contributionsDays out with injury2025-263431072024-25402822023-245022N/A2022-235611N/A2021-22469N/A2020-2153722019-2052619Rodri’s season-by-season stats at Man CitySpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “(Man City) are pretty hopeful that they can tie Rodri down to a new contract, because Pep Guardiola won’t really want to see him and Bernardo Silva, two key players in his team, leave in the same transfer window.
“I’m sure those talks over a new deal with Rodri will probably heat up over the next few weeks.”Man City are leading Man United in race to sign Elliot AndersonCity are planning to make at least one addition to their midfield ranks regardless of Rodri’s situation, with Anderson a top target ahead of the summer.The Nottingham Forest star has emerged as one of the most consistent performers in his position in the Premier League, and looks set to start for England at the World Cup in North America.Man City are the frontrunners to sign Anderson this summer, according to Football Insider’s sources, with rivals United currently lagging behind.Forest are expected to demand around £100million for the England star, but it remains to be seen if he joins to play alongside Rodri, or he is his replacement in the middle of the park. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Man City Insider Access Get the full story from the Etihad Stadium and CFA with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the Etihad Campus.