City willing to pay more for Rodri over two instalments

For this to happen, City's offer would have to surpass the 70 million Euros stated in his release clause.

According to 'Onda Cero', City would be willing to pay between 75 and 80 million Euros in two instalments to split up the cost of what would of course be an expensive transfer.

With Atlético set to earn more money from this way of operating, the Spanish side are likely to accept the offer, especially after selling Lucas Hernández for the huge sum in his release clause.

Furthermore, having already signed Rodri's replacement in Marcos Llorente, Atlético are not worried about letting him go, and will be happy to receive more than they were expecting to for the midfielder.