Rodri’s connection with Barcelona grows? Major speculation emerges after Enzo Maresca’s embrace

Barcelona's pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri has intensified, with the Catalan club making a third offer for the Spanish international. The latest bid, worth over $76 million, is reportedly Barcelona's final proposal, as they seek to convince City to let Rodri join them in Spain. This comes after the initial offer of $57 million was increased by around 25%, bringing it close to City's asking price of approximately €92.5 million.

Barcelona remains optimistic that the latest bid could be enough to finalize the deal, despite City's initial reluctance to lower their price. Rodri's recent trip to Manchester and City's new manager, Enzo Maresca, meeting with the player, have fueled speculation around the midfielder's future. Maresca's embrace of Rodri does not suggest an imminent transfer, but Barcelona remains hopeful that his desire for a fresh challenge could lead to a significant move.