Manchester City is reportedly considering acquiring Andrei Ratiu to replace Kyle Walker. The club might facilitate the transfer by paying his release clause, which is slightly over 25 million euros. Ratiu, who currently plays for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, is garnering attention from several top European clubs. Among these clubs is Liverpool, which is preparing for the possible departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Villarreal, the club where Ratiu began his career, has an option to repurchase him for 7 million euros, potentially allowing them to profit from a future resale. The competition for the Romanian right-back is fierce, with Barcelona also keeping an eye on the situation, increasing the pressure on Manchester City to finalize the deal.