Not good enough! Man City set to REJECT Barcelona transfer bid for Rodri despite midfielder agreeing terms with Hansi Flick
Manchester City is set to reject Barcelona's opening transfer bid for midfielder Rodri, as the clubs remain far apart on valuation. Despite the player agreeing to personal terms with Barcelona following a conversation with Hansi Flick, City is holding out for a higher fee.
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Manchester City are reportedly ready to play hardball with Barcelona after the Catalan giants made their opening move for midfield anchor Rodri. Despite the Spanish international giving the green light for a sensational return to La Liga, the two clubs remain significantly apart in their valuation of the player.
Man City are prepared to reject Barcelona's opening proposal for Rodri, despite the player already agreeing personal terms with the Blaugrana, according to SPORT . Barca have entered club-to-club talks and remain very confident of securing a deal, but the Premier League giants are holding out for a significantly higher fee than what has been offered so far.
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