Barcelona prepares €70 million bid for Rodri from Manchester City

Barcelona is close to finalizing the transfer of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City, with the total package potentially reaching €70 million. Negotiations are ongoing after Manchester City rejected Barcelona's initial proposal. The urgency follows Frenkie de Jong's injury, prompting Barcelona to target Rodri, who aligns with their current squad following recent success at the World Cup. Sources indicate personal terms between Rodri and Barcelona are broadly agreed, shifting focus to finalizing discussions with Manchester City.

• 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Final transfer package of World Cup winner’s Barcelona move could reach €70 million – report