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Barcelona makes second bid for Rodri as transfer talks continue

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:37 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Barcelona makes second bid for Rodri as transfer talks continue
Summary

Barcelona has increased its bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri to £51.4 million. Negotiations remain active, with City considering their response to the offer. Cristian Romero has expressed a desire to join Arsenal, while Nottingham Forest is close to signing Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for £34 million. Ferran Torres wants to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain after agreeing on personal terms. In other transfer news, Tottenham is in talks with Manchester City to secure Brazil winger Savinho for £60 million.

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By the Numbers
  • •Barcelona's bid for Rodri is now £51.4 million.
  • •Cristian Romero wants to join Arsenal from Tottenham.
  • •Nottingham Forest is set to sign Ousmane Diomande.
  • •Ferran Torres has agreed personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain.
  • •Tottenham is negotiating for Savinho from Manchester City.
Latest Updates
  • 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Barca make second bid for Rodri - Sunday's gossip
  • 8:37 PMBBC Sport — Barca make second bid for Rodri - Sunday's gossip
What they're saying
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Barcelona increase their Rodri bid, Cristian Romero wants to join Arsenal, Forest are set to sign Ousmane Diomande, plus more.

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Barcelona increase their Rodri bid, Cristian Romero wants to join Arsenal, Forest are set to sign Ousmane Diomande, plus more.

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