Real Madrid may have announced Yan Diomande today, but the club still has work to do in the transfer market.

One of the club’s priorities is to sign a new defensive midfielder, particularly as the midfield has struggled without Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

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Rodri had emerged as the ideal target for Los Blancos, and the player was reportedly ready to make the switch to Real Madrid.

However, recent reports indicate that Rodri is now keen on joining Barcelona instead and has reportedly agreed to join the Catalans this summer.

Jose Mourinho Left Furious

Mourinho is unhappy with the way Real Madrid handled the Rodri saga. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images)

This entire ordeal has left Jose Mourinho furious, as he may miss out on signing Rodri this summer, according to reports from Sergi Valentin.

The journalist highlights Mourinho’s frustration over Real Madrid’s handling of the situation, especially since the deal was nearly finalized.

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Rodri was prepared to join Real Madrid and showed no interest in moving elsewhere. However, after Juni Calafat persuaded Florentino Perez to negotiate a lower fee for the midfielder, the situation changed.

This plan backfired when Deco and Hansi Flick managed to connect with Rodri, who is now drawn to the prospect of joining Camp Nou.

Do Real Madrid Still Have a Chance?

Rodri can still join Real Madrid this summer. (Photo by Annabel Lee-Ellis/Getty Images)

While Real Madrid may have squandered the chance to finalize the deal, there might still be a slight opportunity to change the course of events.

Barcelona is eager to sign the Manchester City midfielder, but acquiring him could be challenging due to the club’s financial issues.

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Additionally, the Catalans must prioritize acquiring Julian Alvarez before finalizing other signings, as they still need to replace Robert Lewandowski.

Considering this, Real Madrid might have a small window to re-enter the race for Rodri. However, they will need to offer a higher fee now that Barcelona is involved.

All these developments have left Mourinho frustrated, and the Portuguese coach is adamantly pushing for the acquisition of a new holding midfielder, regardless of the circumstances.