Former Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar has weighed in on the potential repercussions for the Premier League should Manchester City’s Rodri make a switch to either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Last season, the Gunners clinched the championship title, ending a 22-year wait for silverware. Limpar believes that weakening their main rival could provide Mikel Arteta's team with an even greater advantage than their own summer signings, including Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
Anders Limpar's Insights
The critical role of Rodri:
If Manchester City sell Rodri, they would be shooting themselves in the foot, as finding a replacement for him is nearly impossible. City need to be very careful; otherwise, they could end up as a mediocre team fighting for sixth or seventh place, even with Erling Haaland in the squad. Rodri is the engine of their midfield.
The main boost for Arsenal:
Rodri moving to Barcelona or Real Madrid would be the best transfer of the summer for Arsenal.
The Situation at Manchester City
- Leadership exodus: On top of potentially losing a Ballon d'Or winner, Manchester City has already bid farewell to their manager Pep Guardiola.
- Attempts at replacements: As a long-term strategy against the decline or departure of the Spanish manager, the Citizens have invested significantly in the transfer of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
