Barcelona have been in negotiations to try to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City this summer transfer window.
The Catalan club have pipped arch-rivals Real Madrid as Rodri's preferred destination, and the 30-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Barça.
Barça made an opening bid for the World Cup winner yesterday worth around €45 million in fixed fees, which City turned down very quickly.
Now, according to journalist Matteo Moretto, Barça are prepared to increase their financial proposal to Manchester City for Rodri.
The Catalan club are keen on wrapping up the deal for the Spaniard as soon as possible and want to bring him into Hansi Flick's fold sooner rather than later.
Rodri has his heart set on a Barça move after being convinced by the club's project and the opportunity to play alongside some of his friends from the national team.
Barcelona are conveying optimism to Rodri and his representatives that an agreement with City can be reached soon.
The club have already demonstrated their willingness to make a significant financial commitment, both in terms of wages and the transfer fee.
There is still work to be done. Manchester City must agree to the final price and structure, while Barcelona will need to ensure the operation fits within their registration limits.
Signing a Ballon d'Or winner is not going to be an easy operation, and it makes sense why Barça want to get this done without any hiccups.
Barça may not have been keen on a move for Rodri before Frenkie de Jong's injury, but from a sporting sense, this deal would make so much sense.
The 30-year-old will not only improve the ceiling of the midfield but also offer assurance to the defence behind him.
Central defence has been a problem area for Hansi Flick, but with a solid player like Rodri ahead of them, they can play with more freedom.
The Spaniard already showcased his quality at the recently concluded World Cup, emerging as the Player of the Tournament and offering a lot of support to Pau Cubarsi and Aymeric Laporte.
If Barça can now bridge the remaining financial gap with City, the club could be close to securing the elite midfield controller Flick has been missing.
