Spain international Rodri has been strongly linked with City in recent weeks since he reportedly told Atletico he intends to leave the club during the close-season.
A deep-lying midfielder in the Sergio Busquets mould, Rodri enjoyed a fine first season at Atletico following his €20million move from Villarreal last year.
Reports claim City will trigger his €70m (£63m) release clause, which would make Rodri the club’s record signing.
However, Guardiola was guarded when asked if the Atletico academy product was heading to the Etihad Stadium.
Speaking at a presentation in Barcelona, Guardiola told reporters: “I’ve no idea [if Rodri is going to City], you’ll see. He’s a great player.”
Guardiola was rather firmer about tentative links with Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio, though, adamant a move is not on the cards.
“There is no chance that City will sign him,” he said.
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