Manchester City value Rodri at more than âŹ70 million (ÂŁ60m / $81m) amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid, sources have told ESPN.
Barcelona have had an offer of âŹ45m rejected for the midfielder. An agreement with Barcelona is still not close but there are ongoing talks, sources told ESPN.
Sources have told ESPN that City are aware of Rodri's desire to return to Spain, but will not sanction a cut-price deal.
Club bosses have not ruled out allowing Rodri to leave because they do not want to keep an unhappy player. Rodri's recent injury record, age and contract situation are also factors.
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has got one year left on his current deal and would potentially be a free agent next summer.
Sources have told ESPN that City will look to replace Rodri if he leaves. A deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi is considered separate because he is a long-term target.
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There are also doubts about the futures of Tijjani Reijnders, who is wanted by Nottingham Forest, and Nico GonzĂĄlez.
Meanwhile, City are closing in on the capture of Marseille goalkeeper GerĂłnimo Rulli. The Argentinian has been lined up to replace James Trafford, who has joined Leeds.
Information from ESPN's Sam Mardsen contributed to this report.
Barcelona have had an offer of âŹ45m rejected for the midfielder. An agreement with Barcelona is still not close but there are ongoing talks, sources told ESPN.
Sources have told ESPN that City are aware of Rodri's desire to return to Spain, but will not sanction a cut-price deal.
Club bosses have not ruled out allowing Rodri to leave because they do not want to keep an unhappy player. Rodri's recent injury record, age and contract situation are also factors.
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has got one year left on his current deal and would potentially be a free agent next summer.
Sources have told ESPN that City will look to replace Rodri if he leaves. A deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi is considered separate because he is a long-term target.
- Premier League 2026 summer transfers: All confirmed ins, outs for every club
- A 'triangular' match for Barcelona? Unusual preseason fixture explained
- Man City cruise to preseason win against K League All Stars
There are also doubts about the futures of Tijjani Reijnders, who is wanted by Nottingham Forest, and Nico GonzĂĄlez.
Meanwhile, City are closing in on the capture of Marseille goalkeeper GerĂłnimo Rulli. The Argentinian has been lined up to replace James Trafford, who has joined Leeds.
Information from ESPN's Sam Mardsen contributed to this report.
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