Barcelona has approached Manchester City with a third offer for midfielder Rodri after their previous proposals were turned down, as reported by Sportingpedia. The first two bids were valued at €50 million and €60 million, but the latest offer has increased to approximately €70 million as City maintains an asking price of €80 million.

How the Rodri talks have developed

Barcelona’s latest offer reflects an increase in their previous bids after the initial attempts did not align with Manchester City’s expectations. The ongoing negotiation has primarily revolved around the difference between Barcelona’s previous €60 million proposal and City’s €80 million valuation.

Currently, the discussion is centered on a figure nearing the mid-point of the two positions, with the latest bid set at around €70 million. It remains uncertain if this figure includes any performance-related bonuses.

In addition, Get Spanish Football News reported that transfer expert Ben Jacobs indicated that the package under review is valued at over £60 million, translating to more than €70 million, and expressed optimism from Barcelona about finalizing a deal.

Where matters stand

According to Sportingpedia, Barcelona remains hopeful that they can soon reach an agreement. Rodri has returned to Great Britain from a holiday in Madrid and is expected to start training with Manchester City, although this could change if the clubs come to a swift agreement.

As of now, Manchester City has not officially accepted the new terms proposed by Barcelona. The transfer remains incomplete until an agreement is finalized and all terms are agreed upon.

In other news, Barcelona has confirmed the sale of Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million. This transfer fee is anticipated to be utilized immediately as Barcelona continues to pursue other deals.

Additionally, Barcelona is in discussions regarding Joao Cancelo’s return from Al-Hilal. While the clubs were reportedly close to settling on an agreement around €10 million, Al-Hilal has since raised their asking price to €15 million. This adjustment followed coach Simone Inzaghi’s decision to exclude Cancelo from Al-Hilal’s squad for their league opener, citing the player’s lack of readiness despite recent training.

Cancelo has been actively sharing images on social media showcasing his desire to return to Barcelona. The new asking price from Al-Hilal now leaves Barcelona with the choice of either meeting this demand or risking the collapse of the deal as the transfer window approaches its end.

What happens next

Barcelona’s third offer for Rodri is becoming more aligned with Manchester City’s expectations, but both clubs must still reach an agreement on the final terms and structure. The results of these negotiations will determine Barcelona’s ability to execute this transfer while managing their other ongoing transfer efforts.

Barcelona have returned to Manchester City with a third offer for Rodri after their first two proposals were rejected, according to Sportingpedia. The earlier bids were worth €50 million and €60 million respectively, while the latest proposal is reported to be around €70 million as City continue to seek €80 million.

How the Rodri talks have developed

Barcelona have increased their offer after the initial approaches failed to meet Manchester City’s valuation. The gap between Barcelona’s previous €60 million bid and City’s reported €80 million asking price has remained the central issue in the negotiations.

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The figure now under discussion is approximately halfway between those positions, putting the latest proposal at around €70 million. It remains unclear whether the amount includes performance-related bonuses.

Separately, Get Spanish Football News reported that transfer insider Ben Jacobs described the package under discussion as worth more than £60 million, or more than €70 million, and said Barcelona were optimistic about completing a deal.

Where matters stand

Barcelona remain confident that an agreement can be reached soon, according to Sportingpedia. Rodri returned to Great Britain from Madrid after his holiday and is scheduled to resume training with Manchester City, although that may not happen if the clubs finalise a move quickly.

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Manchester City have yet to formally accept Barcelona’s improved terms. Until an agreement is reached and the remaining details are settled, the transfer cannot be considered complete.

Barcelona have also agreed to sell Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million. Sportingpedia reported that the transfer fee is expected to be used immediately as Barcelona continue working on incoming deals.

Ferran Torres representing the Spanish national team.

On another front, Barcelona are negotiating over Joao Cancelo’s return from Al-Hilal. The clubs had appeared close to an agreement worth around €10 million, but Saudi outlet Al Yaum reported that Al-Hilal have raised their asking price to €15 million.

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The change followed Simone Inzaghi’s decision to leave Cancelo out of Al-Hilal’s squad for their league opener. Sportingpedia reported that the coach does not appear to count on the Portuguese defender and does not believe he is physically ready to compete, despite Cancelo training with his team-mates for a week.

Cancelo has continued to post images of himself in Barcelona colours on social media, indicating that he wants to return to the club. Al-Hilal’s increased valuation leaves Barcelona to decide whether to meet the new demand or risk the deal collapsing in the final days of the transfer window.

Joao Cancelo representing the Portugal national team.

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What happens next

Barcelona’s third Rodri offer has moved closer to Manchester City’s reported valuation, but the clubs still need to agree on the final structure and terms. The outcome of those talks will determine whether Barcelona can complete the move while continuing work on their other transfer business.