{
  "id": 850424,
  "title": "La Liga: Barcelona prepare third bid for Rodri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/la-liga-barcelona-prepare-third-bid-for-rodri-850424",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T08:12:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/la-liga-barcelona-prepare-third-bid-for-rodri/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona is preparing another bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri as talks between the two clubs persist. The Spanish giants have already made offers of €50 million and €60 million, both of which have been rejected by City. However, Barcelona remains confident in reaching an agreement with the Spanish international. Fabrizio Romano reported on X that Barcelona is returning with a third proposal for Rodri. The next offer is expected to be between the club's latest €60 million bid and City's reported €80 million asking price. Direct negotiations between the clubs are anticipated to continue, with both sides optimistic about resolving the situation. Both Barcelona and Manchester City are committed to finding a compromise and avoiding a walk away from the deal.",
  "summary": "Barcelona is set to make a third offer for Manchester City’s Rodri, with negotiations ongoing. Will the Catalan giants secure their target? Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-barcelona-prepare-third-bid-for-rodri/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "published": "2026-08-13T14:10:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Real Madrid’s links to Arsenal midfielder have ‘no basis’ – report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/real-madrids-links-to-arsenal-midfielder-have-no-basis-report",
        "published": "2026-08-14T06:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "La Liga: Barcelona prepare third bid for Rodri",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/la-liga-barcelona-prepare-third-bid-for-rodri",
        "published": "2026-08-14T07:52:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}