Barcelona transfer news: Major Rodri update as Man City receive ‘significant’ offer for £69m-rated midfielder

By Lewis Nolan | 09 Aug 2026 00:31

Barcelona person made a 2nd connection to Manchester City for Rodri worthy a full of £51.38m, the newest study has revealed.

Barca were beaten 1-0 by Udinese connected Saturday successful a pre-season friendly, though Hansi Flick's squad was acold from its strongest fixed the likes of Pedri are yet to instrumentality to training.

The Catalans volition nary uncertainty beryllium sanction stronger XIs successful the coming weeks, though they are besides looking to adhd to their squad this summer, with Manchester City midfielder Rodri emerging arsenic a apical target.

It was reported that Barca's archetypal connection of €45m positive €10m successful bonuses (£47.10m) for the Spaniard was rejected by the English club.

Spanish work Sport present assertion that Barcelona person made a 2nd connection for Rodri worthy €60m (£51.38m), but portion that bid has not been rejected, the study besides claims that City worth the midfielder astatine €80m (£68.51m).

Rodri to Barcelona: Why Hansi Flick wants Manchester City midfielder

There were concerns astatine assorted stages of 2025-26 that Rodri would not instrumentality to his erstwhile level pursuing the genu wounded helium suffered successful 2024.

However, the midfielder won the World Cup Golden Ball this summer, and Spain would apt not person won the contention if not for his immense performances.

The 30-year-old is 1 of the champion players successful the satellite with the shot astatine his feet, and portion helium is susceptible of slowing play down astatine the close moments, helium routinely finds ways of playing betwixt the lines to attackers.

Rodri is not the quickest, but arsenic agelong arsenic the squad is compact retired of possession, helium is fantabulous astatine winning duels against absorption midfielders.

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Catalan dominance successful La Liga?

The signing of Rodri would importantly fortify Barcelona's starting XI, though rivals Real Madrid person besides been ambitious successful the transportation window.

Los Blancos look acceptable to adhd winger Yan Diomande to their ranks, portion Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries were signed this summer.

However, Real are arguably not peculiarly balanced, with Jose Mourinho's broadside lacking a tempo controller successful the mediate of the pitch, thing that could beryllium vitally important fixed the attacking quality of their squad.

Barca person won 3 of the past 4 La Liga titles connected offer, and should Rodri supply them with the power needed successful midfield, determination is nary crushed to deliberation they volition not beryllium crowned champions erstwhile again.