Rodri moving closer to Barcelona ahead of August 13 deadline
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Rodri is nearing a transfer from Manchester City to Barcelona, with negotiations reportedly underway. The midfielder has expressed confidence in Barcelona's sporting project under Hansi Flick and has permitted the club to approach City for a deal. Previously, Rodri was inclined to join Real Madrid, but has since shifted his preference to Barcelona. Although no final agreement has been reached, Barcelona is working to make the move financially viable before Rodri returns for pre-season on August 13.
- •Rodri has informed Barcelona he prefers them over Real Madrid.
- •Negotiations with Manchester City are currently in progress.
- •Barcelona aims for a resolution before Rodri's pre-season return on August 13.
- •City values Rodri highly and discussions remain ongoing.
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"At this stage of proceedings, it would be a major surprise if Rodri was a Manchester City player for the 2026-27 season. Rodri has entered the final 12 months of his current contract and it is highly ...
"Barcelona have been in negotiations with Manchester City to try to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri this summer.However, it looks like it is not just the Catalan club who are interested in signing a play...
"FC Barcelona are moving forward swiftly in their pursuit of Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri.The 30-year-old World Cup winner has given his green light for the Blaugrana to begin negotiation...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 8:10 AMGuardiola emerges as Barcelona’s unexpected ally in beating Real Madrid in race for Man City superstar
Barcelona continue to gain momentum in the race to sign Rodri.The Spanish midfielder has become one of the biggest names of the transfer window, and in recent hours Barcelona’s chances of landing hi...
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 6:20 AMBarcelona ready to improve offer for Manchester City star after major rejection
Barcelona have been in negotiations to try to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City this summer transfer window.The Catalan club have pipped arch-rivals Real Madrid as Rodri’s preferred...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:20 PMBarcelona must get serious in their bid to sign a Manchester City leader
At this stage of proceedings, it would be a major surprise if Rodri was a Manchester City player for the 2026-27 season. Rodri has entered the final 12 months of his current contract and it is highly ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 5:25 PMBarcelona open to selling 19-year-old midfield starlet as Manchester City enter race
Barcelona have been in negotiations with Manchester City to try to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri this summer.However, it looks like it is not just the Catalan club who are interested in signing a play...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 12:10 PMManchester City set €80 million asking price for Barcelona midfield target – report
FC Barcelona are moving forward swiftly in their pursuit of Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri.The 30-year-old World Cup winner has given his green light for the Blaugrana to begin negotiation...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 7:25 AMBarcelona preparing their opening bid for Manchester City heavyweight
FC Barcelona are moving into the decisive stage of their pursuit of Rodri Hernández.The Manchester City midfielder took a significant step towards a potential move to Camp Nou after informing the Cat...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 3:00 PMMan City heavyweight moves closer to Barcelona with future to be resolved by August 13
Rodri has taken a significant step towards joining Barcelona, with a deal for the Spain superstar now closer than ever, reports Mundo Deportivo.As first reported by Jijantes and now corroborated by MD...
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