{"id":36082,"date":"2026-08-12T14:47:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T14:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=36082"},"modified":"2026-08-12T14:47:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T14:47:19","slug":"barcelona-ups-ante-with-e60m-bid-for-rodri-amidst-citys-e80m-standoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/barcelona-ups-ante-with-e60m-bid-for-rodri-amidst-citys-e80m-standoff\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona Ups Ante with \u20ac60m Bid for Rodri Amidst City’s \u20ac80m Standoff"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

Softfootball reports that Barcelona has submitted a new verbal offer to Manchester City, proposing \u20ac60 million plus additional payments for Rodri as talks about the Spanish midfielder progress.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Manchester City maintains a strong stance on their asking price, which is around \u20ac80 million. Nevertheless, Barcelona remains optimistic about reaching an agreement, with both parties working towards a possible compromise.<\/p>\n

Finding a middle ground between Barcelona’s \u20ac60 million offer and City’s \u20ac80 million demand may be crucial, especially as the arrangement of add-ons could help close the gap.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"Barcelona
Barcelona and Manchester City Hold Direct Talks Over Rodri (Photo credit: Fabrizio Romano media)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Earlier in the week, Softfootball shared that Manchester City had turned down Barcelona\u2019s initial offer of approximately \u20ac45 million for Rodri, as the Premier League champions were initially expecting a fee near \u20ac75 million.<\/p>\n

Discussions between the clubs are ongoing, with officials examining both the transfer’s value and its structure.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Rodri has expressed his intention to join Barcelona, and personal terms have already been settled. The final challenge lies in finalizing a financial agreement with Manchester City.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n