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Manchester City reject Barcelona's £55m bid for Rodri

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Manchester City reject Barcelona's £55m bid for Rodri

Summary

Manchester City have turned down a £55 million bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri. The latest offer comes after an initial bid of around £40 million was rejected last week, with City reportedly seeking over £60 million for the player. Rodri is in the final year of his contract, and while City prefers to retain the World Cup-winning midfielder, they could allow him to leave if he requests it. Barcelona is determined to sign Rodri and is evaluating their next move regarding the transfer.

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•Manchester City reject a £55m bid from Barcelona for Rodri.
•City reportedly seeking over £60m for the midfielder.
•Rodri is in the final year of his contract.
•Barcelona remains interested and may increase their offer.
•City could consider selling if Rodri asks to leave.

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2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Man City respond to Barcelona’s latest Rodri bid

What they're saying

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The brass at Premier League giants Manchester City have issued an official response to Barcelona, regarding their latest offer for midfield standout Rodri.This comes amid confirmation that the Blaugra...
— Yahoo Sports