Why Man City can't afford to lose 'heartbeat' Rodri this summer, the truth about Real Madrid links and how club hope Spaniard can lure Elliot Anderson to the Etihad, writes JACK GAUGHAN

To underline the enduring importance of City's heartbeat, Pep Guardiola could not bear to hand in his Wembley team sheet without the No 16 on it. Rodri wasn't fit. It didn't stop Guardiola.