Manchester City reject Barcelona’s opening £38.5m bid for Rodri as talks continue

Manchester City has rejected a £38.5 million bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, holding out for a higher valuation. The player has reportedly agreed to personal terms with the Spanish club as he seeks a return to his home country.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Manchester City have rejected an offer of £38.5m (€45m) from Barcelona for Rodri and want at least £60m before allowing Spain’s World Cup-winning captain to depart.
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