Man City reject Barcelona’s opening bid for Rodri as talks continue

According to The Guardian, Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s opening offer of £38.5m (€45m) for Rodri, with City holding out for at least £60m before allowing the midfielder to leave. The 30-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad.

Barcelona have become Rodri’s preferred destination after talks with Real Madrid broke down this week. The Spanish international is said to have agreed personal terms with the Catalan club following Pep Guardiola’s departure, and is keen to return to Spain.

The report adds that Mourinho is reportedly unhappy over Barcelona’s attempt to hijack the deal. City, meanwhile, are close to completing the signing of Morocco midfielder Bouaddi, according to the same report.

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