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Rodri greenlights Barcelona transfer talks with Manchester City

7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:45 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Rodri greenlights Barcelona transfer talks with Manchester City
Summary

Spain midfielder Rodri has given Barcelona permission to begin discussions with Manchester City regarding a potential transfer. A source from Barcelona confirmed that the player is now open to negotiations, although it does not guarantee the move will happen. Barcelona’s managerial concerns have intensified following a serious knee injury to captain Frenkie de Jong, prompting the club to seek reinforcements in midfield. Reports suggest Manchester City is willing to entertain a transfer for around 60 million euros as Rodri has one year left on his contract. The situation may impact Real Madrid's interest in securing Rodri as they also look to enhance their midfield options under new management.

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Status Watch
  • •Rodri has authorized Barcelona to start transfer talks with Man City.
  • •Barcelona seeks midfield reinforcements due to Frenkie de Jong's injury.
  • •Manchester City may accept around 60 million euros for Rodri.
  • •Real Madrid also expressed interest in Rodri amid ongoing negotiations.
Latest Updates
  • 2:01 PMESPN Soccer — Source: Barça to return with new bid for Rodri
  • 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — FC Barcelona Makes New Rodri Bid To Manchester City
  • 4:36 PMESPN Soccer — Source: Barça remain optimistic of signing Rodri
  • 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona increase Rodri offer as Man City talks continue
  • 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri requests Barcelona to fast-track negotiations, wishes to join training next week – report
  • 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona initiate official Rodri talks: Club confident despite Man City demanding over €45m – Romano
  • 7:41 AMYahoo Sports — ⏩ Push for Rodri, Barça open talks with City
  • 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri approves Barcelona transfer talks with Man City: Barca source to AFP
What they're saying
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Spain midfield talisman Rodri has authorised Barcelona to start talks with Manchester City for a potential transfer, a source from the reigning La Liga champions told AFP on Thursday.However, Rodri's green light for the talks offers "no guarantee" about a transfer to Barcelona, the club source added.

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Barcelona have increased their offer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri as negotiations over a potential transfer continue, with the Spanish club keen to reach an agreement quickly.According to Spor...

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FC Barcelona have taken a decisive step in planning their squad. The Catalan club have opened official club-to-club talks with Manchester City in an attempt to complete the signing of midfielder Rodri...

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