Barcelona contacts Rodri after Real Madrid negotiations advance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
FC Barcelona has initiated contact with Manchester City midfielder Rodri’s representatives, amid Real Madrid's advanced negotiations for the player. Reports indicate that Real Madrid has reached an agreement on personal terms with Rodri, making them favorites to secure the transfer. Barcelona's interest arises from a midfield shortage due to Frenkie de Jong's injury, which has left them in need of reinforcements. Despite their interest, financial constraints may hinder Barcelona's ability to compete with Real Madrid's offer. The situation could evolve into a three-way transfer battle, as Paris Saint-Germain is also reportedly interested in Rodri as he enters the final year of his contract.
- •Barcelona contacts Rodri as a reaction to Frenkie de Jong's injury
- •Real Madrid has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Rodri
- •Rodri is on the final year of his contract at Manchester City
- •Barcelona faces financial hurdles in pursuing Rodri
- •PSG is also interested in Rodri amid the transfer race
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona contact Man City for World Cup winner; player prefers Real Madrid move – report
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Man City hold firm stance on Rodri situation amid Real Madrid interest
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid put on alert as Barcelona make contact with Man City heavyweight
"According to Xavi Campos on Catalunya Radio, FC Barcelona have launched an approach to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri, initiating direct contact with Manchester City. The Catalans are looking to reinfo...
"Rodri contract talks put Manchester City on alert as Real Madrid circleManchester City remain hopeful of tying Rodri to a new deal, but there is growing awareness that the situation could yet develop ...
"In a major development, journalist Oriol Domenech on Catalunya Radio reports that Real Madrid’s fierce rivals FC Barcelona have officially made contact with Manchester City midfielder Rodri’s repr...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 6:45 PMBarcelona contact Man City for World Cup winner; player prefers Real Madrid move – report
According to Xavi Campos on Catalunya Radio, FC Barcelona have launched an approach to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri, initiating direct contact with Manchester City. The Catalans are looking to reinfo...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 6:50 AMReport: Man City hold firm stance on Rodri situation amid Real Madrid interest
Rodri contract talks put Manchester City on alert as Real Madrid circleManchester City remain hopeful of tying Rodri to a new deal, but there is growing awareness that the situation could yet develop ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 6:15 PMReal Madrid put on alert as Barcelona make contact with Man City heavyweight
In a major development, journalist Oriol Domenech on Catalunya Radio reports that Real Madrid’s fierce rivals FC Barcelona have officially made contact with Manchester City midfielder Rodri’s repr...
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