Overview
- Barcelona has lodged a third formal offer for Rodri reported around €70 million plus add-ons after earlier bids of roughly €45m and €60m, and the Catalans view this proposal as their final move.
- Manchester City have turned down the latest approach and are standing firm on an €80 million asking price, leaving a clear gap between the clubs’ valuations.
- Rodri has told Barcelona he wants the move and is not expected to renew at City, a factor that increases pressure on Manchester City to decide his fate.
- The player attended Manchester City training and met new manager Enzo Maresca, who said he welcomed Rodri but would not promise the midfielder would remain at the club.
- If City maintain their €80 million demand the transfer could stall or be decided late in the window, with consequences for Barcelona’s midfield plans and Rodri’s immediate playing future.