Barcelona Rodri bid rejected by Manchester City as Enzo Maresca's side holds firm on transfer fee
Barcelona have made an opening bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, but Enzo Maresca's side have rejected the offer after it fell short of their valuation of the Ballon d'Or winner
Manchester City have firmly rejected Barcelona's initial bid for midfielder Rodri, refusing to let the FIFA World Cup-winning ballon d'or holder leave for less than £60 million ($80.9 million). Rodri's future has been in question, with City's efforts to secure a new deal falling short. Real Madrid had initially adjusted their transfer plans for the player, but Barcelona's compelling pitch has now made them the frontrunners to sign him.
City is determined to find a replacement for Rodri and other potential departures before the transfer window closes, with their January transfer business bolstered by the £116 million ($155.2 million) signing of Elliot Anderson. Should Rodri depart, City could be forced to bring in two more midfielders, including Morocco international Bouaddi.
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