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Manchester City identify Valencia's Pepelu as surprise 'ideal' Rodri replacement in transfer search to cover for injured Ballon d'Or winner

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<p>Per FootballTransfers, City are interested in signing Pepelu in January as they seek a replacement for the injured Rodri. He is a key player for Valencia, making 52 appearances since arriving in 2023, and City's scouts have conducted extensive checks on his ability.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Pepelu is viewed as a cost-effective option, even though he has a release clause worth €100m in his contract. Valencia paid just €5m (£4m/$5m) to sign him from Levante last summer. He has a contract until 2028, but City are a club that could comfortably afford that figure. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Pepelu has captained Valencia repeatedly this season and is a former Spain youth international. He has been called up by the national team but has yet to win a senior cap.  </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>City will continue to keep a close eye on Pepelu's form. He is next in action against Rayo Vallecano this weekend. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Manchester City identify Valencia's Pepelu as surprise 'ideal' Rodri replacement in transfer search to cover for injured Ballon d'Or winner | Goal.com

Manchester City have identified Valencia star Pepelu as a potential replacement for the injured Rodri in the January transfer window. 

Manchester City identify Valencia&apos;s Pepelu as surprise &apos;ideal&apos; Rodri replacement in transfer search to cover for injured Ballon d&apos;Or winner