Rodri transfer news: Man City reject initial Barcelona off for Spain midfielder with bid considered far too low
Manchester City has rejected an initial £40m bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, holding out for a higher valuation. While negotiations have stalled, Barcelona is expected to return with a new offer for the Spanish international.
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High-profile transfer negotiations reflect the significant financial stakes and player valuation trends in professional European football.
Manchester City have knocked back an initial offer from Barcelona for Rodri that is considered far too low. <p>Barcelona's initial offer - which Manchester City rejected - was worth in the region of £40m. City are seeking upwards of £60m for the 30-year-old midfielder, who has entered the final year of his deal.</p><p>Talks over a deal have therefore halted for now.</p><p>Barcelona are not giving up on Rodri by any means. Plans are in motion for another offer to go in at some point in coming days.</p><ul><li><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/TransfersSkySportsApp" target="_blank"><strong>Transfer Centre LIVE!</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/ManCityblogarticles" target="_blank"><strong>Man City news & transfers</strong></a>🔵</li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/manchester-city-scores-fixtures" target="_blank"><strong>Man City fixtures & scores</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/FreePLHighlightsFirst" target="_blank"><strong>FREE Man City highlights</strong></a>▶️</li><li><strong>Got Sky? </strong><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/WatchPremarticles" target="_blank"><strong>Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone</strong></a>📱</li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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