Rodri Hints at Manchester City’s Interest in Winger Nico Williams
As the January transfer window approaches, Manchester City midfielder Rodri has expressed his enthusiasm for signing 22-year-old Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. Williams has been making waves, particularly after his impressive performances at Euro 2024, where he scored the decisive goal in Spain’s thrilling 2-1 victory over England in the final.
Rodri recently attended the AS awards ceremony in Madrid, where he gave a glowing endorsement of Williams’ abilities. He hinted that Manchester City could help the young winger adapt to the English climate, should the club decide to pursue him in the January transfer window.
In other news, FC Cincinnati has extended the contract of Nigerian midfielder Obinna Nwobodo for an additional year, demonstrating the club’s confidence in his skills and contributions since joining from Turkish club Goztepe in 2022.
Nwobodo has made a significant impact for FC Cincinnati, with 80 appearances and two goals under his belt. He has become the highest-earning Nigerian player in the MLS, and the club has also exercised contract options for Miles Robinson, Sergio Santos, and Álvaro Barreal.
In the midst of these developments, Gift Orban, who plays for Ligue 1’s Olympic Lyon, may be on the move in January. Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and VFB Stuttgart, as well as Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor, have all expressed interest in the midfielder.
Orban has faced challenges in finding his form since joining Lyon for around €14 million from KAA Gent in January 2023, scoring only twice in five appearances. Lyon, facing financial pressures, may be forced to sell players, making Orban a potential candidate for a move during the January transfer window.
