Barcelona preparing improved bid for Man City's Rodri this summer

FC Barcelona is set to submit a second transfer offer for Man City midfielder Rodri, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The initial bid, totaling €50 million, was rejected by City, which has led to Barcelona’s decision to enhance their proposal. Rodri has expressed a clear preference to join Barcelona, which gives the Catalan club some leverage in negotiations. City is in a tight spot since Rodri's contract enters its final year, compelling them to consider a sale. Barcelona executives remain confident about securing the deal, with talks ongoing around the transfer fee's structure.

• 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona set to launch second bid for Man City’s Rodri; confident about securing deal – Romano