City set for Rodwell swoop

Manchester City have made their plunge into the summer transfer market by agreeing a fee for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell.

Only on Friday, manager Roberto Mancini was bemoaning the lack of new signings at the Premier League champions.

But ahead of Sunday's Community Shield encounter with Chelsea at Villa Park, it was confirmed City had agreed a fee for Rodwell.

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