Manchester City considers Italy midfielder Rovella as Rodri's replacement
Premier League champions Manchester City are reportedly eyeing Lazio midfielder Nicolò Rovella as a potential replacement for the injured Rodri.
Details. Reports from Italy suggest that City may approach Lazio with an offer for Rovella to address the gap left by Rodri's knee injury.
According to Il Messaggero, City could be preparing a bid of around €40 million for the 23-year-old, who earned his debut for the Italian national team in November.
Rovella is currently on loan at Lazio from Juventus under a two-year agreement, which includes an obligation to buy under specific conditions. Lazio is set to pay €17 million to secure Rovella's permanent transfer from Juventus.
If the deal materializes, Lazio could make a net profit of €23 million after finalizing Rovella's purchase and selling him to City.
Background. This season, Rovella has made 23 appearances for Lazio across all competitions, contributing two assists.
Liam Carter
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Translated by the editors
