Barcelona are set to return with a third proposal for Rodri as direct negotiations with Manchester City continue over a potential transfer for the Spanish midfielder.
After Barcelona’s initial €50 million offer and a subsequent €60 million proposal were both rejected, the Catalan club remain determined to reach an agreement. The latest €60 million bid followed earlier reports that Barça were prepared to increase their offer as talks progressed. ([Shot Football][1])
Manchester City are currently asking for around €80 million for Rodri, meaning the two clubs remain apart on the valuation. However, Barcelona are now expected to come back with a third offer somewhere between the €60 million figure of their last proposal and City’s €80 million asking price.
Direct club-to-club talks are set to continue, with add-ons potentially helping bridge the gap between the two sides.
Barcelona remain confident and optimistic that an agreement can be reached for Rodri, who has made it clear that he would prefer a move to Camp Nou. City, meanwhile, are continuing to assess their options should the 30-year-old midfielder leave this summer. ([The Guardian][2])
The third proposal could now prove decisive as Barcelona push to complete the signing of one of their top midfield targets.