Rodri's current contract with the club expires in 2027, prompting the team to consider potential replacements.

Aleksandar Pavlovic, a 21-year-old midfielder from Bayern Munich, is one of the players being considered for the role.

Pavlovic has made a strong recovery from an ACL injury that kept him out of action for most of the 2024-25 season and has started several Premier League games for City.

However, Bayern Munich is likely to resist any offers for Pavlovic, as he is under contract until 2029.