Erling Haaland netted a hat-trick as Manchester City cruised past Liverpool and into the semi-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday.
The Norwegian striker scored twice in the first-half, with Antoine Semenyo also on target shortly after the break.
Haaland then completed his treble to make it 4-0, with Mohamed Salah seeing a penalty saved by James Trafford.
City will discover their semi-final opponents when the draw is made on Sunday, but in the meantime it has emerged that the Manchester outfit could lose one of their key players this summer.
According to TEAMtalk, Spanish giants Real Madrid are increasingly confident about their chances of signing City midfielder Rodri this summer.
It is claimed that the Spaniard’s representatives have already held talks with City in order to enquire about a possible departure from The Etihad.
Rodri, 29, joined the Citizens from Spanish side Atletico Madrid back in 2019 and has since built a reputation as one of the best central midfielders in Europe, winning the Ballon d’Or in 2024.
Rodri featured in City’s win over Liverpool on Saturday (Photo: Sportimage Ltd/Alamy)
In total he has played 294 games for City across all competitions, but the report suggests that the player’s agents have been exploring a possible move this summer.
Real Madrid have identified the City star as an ideal candidate to bolster their squad in midfield, citing his experience as an admirable attribute.
Man City will not stand in the player’s way if he does pursue a move away from the club, the report suggests, with a possible move gathering momentum behind the scenes.
The midfielder’s contract with Manchester City is set to expire at the end of the 2026/27 campaign, but it appears that the Spain international could leave his current side during the upcoming summer transfer window.