Man City open to selling midfielder Rodri
Manchester City is reportedly open to selling midfielder Rodri for over £60 million as Barcelona shows strong interest in the player. The club is currently looking for a replacement while managing the player's recovery from back surgery.
Why it matters
Rodri is a key player and Ballon d'Or winner; his potential transfer would significantly impact the competitive landscape of European football.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Rodri has made almost 200 appearances since joining Manchester City from Atletico Madrid in 2019
Manchester City are open to selling midfielder Rodri but would demand more than £60m as Barcelona accelerate their interest in signing the Spain captain, sources have told BBC Sport.
The 30-year-old enters the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium and is yet to sign a new deal, with speculation rife about his future this summer.
It looked like Real Madrid would be his next destination but La Liga rivals Barcelona now seem to be leading the race after sources told BBC Sport on Thursday that the club had the player's approval to open negotiations with City.
Barca sources had initially told BBC Sport there were no guarantees any deal would be made but the situation now looks to be developing.
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