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Barcelona and Manchester City negotiate over Rodri's £60 million transfer fee

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Barcelona and Manchester City negotiate over Rodri's £60 million transfer fee
Summary

Barcelona is in talks with Manchester City for midfielder Rodri, currently separated by £5 million in their negotiations. City is requesting at least £60 million, with Barcelona offering £55 million. Rodri's commitment to Barcelona and the final year of his contract at City add urgency to the discussions. City also faces pressure to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, complicating the situation further. The parties have until Friday to reach an agreement before Rodri reports back to City.

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  • •Barcelona offers £55 million for Rodri, City seeks at least £60 million.
  • •Rodri has committed to joining Barcelona for four seasons.
  • •The deal must be completed before Rodri returns to City on Friday.
  • •Manchester City is also pursuing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
  • •The outcome could hinge on how the £5 million gap is structured.
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  • 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona and Manchester City separated only by £5 million in talks for World Cup winner
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Barcelona continue to push for Rodri, but Manchester City are maintaining a firm position over the midfielder’s transfer fee. According to Sky Sports (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the English club wants at...

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