Manchester City could submit a bid to sign Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella in the January market. The Daily Star says the Premier League champions see the Italy international as cover for Rodri, who has been ruled out until the end of the current season due to knee injury.

Man City Target Nicolo Barella to Replace Injured Rodri. The news that Manchester City’s midfield dynamo, Rodri, is set to miss the remainder of the season has prompted Pep Guar

With Rodri sidelined, City need someone who can provide the same level of control in midfield, dictate the tempo of the game, and contribute both offensively and defensively. Guardiola faces a difficult few months ahead.