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Barcelona monitors Rodri's situation amid Real Madrid interest

5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:50 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Barcelona monitors Rodri's situation amid Real Madrid interest
Summary

Barcelona is assessing its interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri while awaiting clarification on the player's intentions. Currently, it's believed Rodri prefers a move to Real Madrid, which has led Barcelona to prioritize signing a striker instead. However, should he express a desire to join Barcelona, the club would consider a serious pursuit, particularly due to Frenkie de Jong's injury. Any potential transfer would require a fee of €60-65 million, with Barcelona emphasizing that the next move depends on Rodri himself. The situation remains fluid as Barcelona holds back until they receive a clear signal from the player.

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Status Watch
  • •Barcelona awaits Rodri's signal regarding a potential transfer.
  • •Rodri is currently seen as preferring Real Madrid.
  • •Barcelona's main focus remains on acquiring a striker.
  • •Rodri's injury to Frenkie de Jong raises the importance of midfield depth.
  • •A possible transfer fee for Rodri could be €60-65 million.
Latest Updates
  • 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona ‘very confident’ of winning Rodri transfer race
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  • 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona join Real Madrid in race for Manchester City signing
  • 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona face major obstacle in pursuit of Manchester City maestro – report
  • 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona waiting on signal from Real Madrid target before making formal move
What they're saying
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FC Barcelona have joined the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with Real Madrid failing to reach a deal for the 30-year-old.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesPol Ballus and Mario Cortegana...

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Barcelona have moved quickly in the last 24 hours to leapfrog Real Madrid and position themselves ahead in the race to sign Manchester City star Rodri.The 30-year-old Spaniard had looked close to a mo...

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Rodri Transfer Latest: Barcelona Hopeful of Winning Race for Manchester City MidfielderManchester City’s long running contract discussions with Rodri have taken on added significance, with fresh rep...

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