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Man City in talks for Barcelona midfielder Tommy Marques

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:50 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Man City in talks for Barcelona midfielder Tommy Marques

Summary

Manchester City are reportedly discussing a potential move for Barcelona midfielder Tommy Marques. The 19-year-old from La Masia is seen as a valuable asset, with City’s recruitment team already in touch with his representatives. The plan is for Marques to initially join City on loan to further his development while remaining part of their long-term strategy. Barcelona is open to the deal but seeks to include a significant sell-on clause. Additionally, ongoing negotiations between City and Barcelona regarding midfielder Rodri are influencing the context of these discussions, with City rejecting a £38 million offer from Barcelona.

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Key Details

•Manchester City are pursuing Tommy Marques from Barcelona.
•A loan deal is proposed for Marques' development.
•Barcelona requires a sell-on clause in any agreement.
•Ongoing discussions about Rodri add complexity to deals.
•Borussia Dortmund and Braga are also interested in Marques.

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3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Man City have held talks over move for Barcelona midfielder

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Man City open Tommy Marques talks as Barcelona juggle youth plans and Rodri negotiationsManchester City are doing what smart clubs do, they are working on the next layer before everyone else fully cat...
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