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.

Xabi Alonso has explained why he left Manchester City transfer target Rodrygo on the bench in Real Madrid's narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their La Liga opener on Tuesday evening.