Diego Simeone has reportely held emergency talks with Rodri after reports emerged that Manchester City were closing in on the midfielder.

The Spain international has been linked with a summer move to the Premier League and is understood to have an offer on the table from Pep Guardiola’s side.

According to AS, the 22-year-old met with Simeone on Thursday as the Argentinian manager looks to convince him to remain at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Pep Guardiola’s Premier League champions are looking to strengthen this summer and are willing to meet the 22-year-old’s £61million release clause.

The report adds that City have now made a concrete bid for the central midfielder and the Spanish international is keen on a move to the Etihad.

Diego Simeone wants Rodri to stay but, given the release clause, the player has his future in his own hands.

Barcelona, according to the Daily Mail, are also thought to be interested but as it stands, the former Villarreal man favours City.