Manchester City target Adam Warton after Rodri's departure

Manchester City are ramping up their efforts to sign 22-year-old Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Warton.

According to Football Insider, the Citizens view the Englishman as the prime candidate to step in for Rodri, who has recently made the switch to Barcelona.

City's scouting department has been monitoring Warton's progress since 2024. However, the transfer is expected to be quite complicated, as Crystal Palace's hierarchy is adamant about keeping hold of their key midfielder ahead of the deadline, reportedly placing a price tag of over £100 million on the player.