Barcelona make improved £51m bid for Rodri as Manchester City target Fernández

<ul><li><p>Latest offer close to City’s valuation for Spain midfielder</p></li><li><p>Chelsea’s £120m price for Fernández may be too high</p></li></ul><p>Barcelona have made an improved bid to Manchester City of around €60m (£51m) for Rodri. This follows Barça’s initial offer of €45m that was rejected out of hand by City.</p><p>The Spanish club’s new offer – which may include add-ons – is close to City’s valuation for the 30-year-old who captained Spain to the World Cup and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/oct/28/rodri-and-bonmati-scoop-ballons-dor-as-real-madrid-boycott-big-awards-night">won the Ballon d’Or in 2024</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/12/manchester-city-chelsea-enzo-fernandez">Continue reading...</a>