Manchester City considers selling Rodri as Barcelona shows interest
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Manchester City is open to selling midfielder Rodri and is demanding more than £60 million. The Spain captain, who is in the final year of his contract, initially appeared to be heading to Real Madrid but Barcelona is now leading the pursuit after receiving Rodri's consent to negotiate. City is currently in talks with Rodri’s representatives while they also explore signing an 18-year-old midfielder from Lille. Rodri has recently undergone back surgery and is expected to return to training soon.
- •City asks for over £60m for midfielder Rodri.
- •Barcelona emerges as frontrunner for Rodri's signature.
- •Rodri recovering from recent back surgery.
- •City looks for a replacement amidst transfer talks.
- •Spanish reports claim Real Madrid's interest has ended.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona lead Rodri race but must bridge £60m valuation gap
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Man City reject Barcelona bid for Rodri - reports
- 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — 'No guarantees' on Rodri deal - how do you feel about the situation?
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona prepared to improve bid for Rodri after Man City reject €45 million plus add-ons offer – Romano
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Man City reject Barcelona bid for Rodri and close in on midfield signing of their own – reports
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Man City reject Barcelona's £38.5m bid for Rodri
- 12:00 PMBBC News — Man City reject Barcelona's £38.5m bid for Rodri - bbc.com
- 12:00 PMBBC Sport — Man City open to selling midfielder Rodri
"Manchester City have rejected Barcelona's opening offer of £38.5m for midfielder Rodri. The Premier League club are open to selling the Spaniard, but any deal would demand more than £60m. The 30-year-old has entered the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium and is yet to sign a new deal, with speculation rife about his future this summer.
"Manchester City have reportedly rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for World Cup winner Rodri.City are understood to want about £68 million for Rodri, who was named player of the tournament at the recent World Cup in North America.
"Barcelona have had an opening bid of £38.5m for midfielder Rodri rejected by Manchester City, according to UNI. City are open to selling the Spaniard but would demand more than £60m.Valuation gap co...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:00 AMBarcelona lead Rodri race but must bridge £60m valuation gap
Barcelona have had an opening bid of £38.5m for midfielder Rodri rejected by Manchester City, according to UNI. City are open to selling the Spaniard but would demand more than £60m.Valuation gap co...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:38 PMMan City reject Barcelona bid for Rodri - reports
Manchester City have reportedly rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for World Cup winner Rodri.City are understood to want about £68 million for Rodri, who was named player of the tournament at the recent World Cup in North America.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:38 PM'No guarantees' on Rodri deal - how do you feel about the situation?
Manchester City have rejected Barcelona's opening offer of £38.5m for midfielder Rodri. The Premier League club are open to selling the Spaniard, but any deal would demand more than £60m. The 30-year-old has entered the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium and is yet to sign a new deal, with speculation rife about his future this summer.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:25 PMBarcelona prepared to improve bid for Rodri after Man City reject €45 million plus add-ons offer – Romano
According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have rejected FC Barcelona’s opening offer worth €45 million plus another €5 million in add-ons.Despite the opening offer being rejected, the two cl...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:05 PMMan City reject Barcelona bid for Rodri and close in on midfield signing of their own – reports
Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s opening bid of around £40 million for Spanish midfielder Rodri.The Daily Mail report that City want more than £60 million before they consider selling the...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 12:24 PMMan City reject Barcelona's £38.5m bid for Rodri
Manchester City are open to selling midfielder Rodri but would demand more than £60m for the Spain captain.
- BBC NewsAug 7, 2026, 12:00 PMMan City reject Barcelona's £38.5m bid for Rodri - bbc.com
Manchester City are open to selling midfielder Rodri but would demand more than £60m for the Spain captain.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 12:00 PMMan City open to selling midfielder Rodri
Manchester City are open to selling midfielder Rodri but would demand more than £60m for the Spain captain, sources have told BBC Sport.
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