The Premier League champions' transfer dealings may not make much sense at first glance but both players will have a role in the squad next season
There are two tiers to Manchester City's transfer dealings this summer; the Premier League champions could break their club record fee twice in quick succession on two fundamental reinforcements, at the same time as snapping up two players that, on the face of it, do not seem to have a role in the first team at all.
City's record signing is Riyad Mahrez, who cost £60 million last summer, but they are on the verge of announcing Rodri from Atletico Madrid in a £63m deal, having persuaded the Sergio Busquets-like defensive midfielder to move to the Etihad Stadium and provide cover for - and eventually replace - Fernandinho.