Xabi Alonso has delivered an update on Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid. The 24-year-old winger, who has been strongly linked with a switch to the Premier League this summer, was an unused substitute in Los Blancos' opening game of the new La Liga season on Tuesday evening.

Rodrygo has been linked with a move to City should the Blues sell Savinho, who has attracted interest from Tottenham. That transfer has stalled somewhat amid reports that the City hierarchy have blocked any exit for the 21-year-old, who only arrived at the Etihad a year ago.

Rodrygo was left on the bench for Real Madrid's La Liga opener but Xabi Alonso insists there's nothing to read into the decision as Arsenal continue to circle for the Brazilian