After Manchester City rejected Barcelona's initial two bids for Rodri, valued at €50 million and €60 million respectively, the Catalan giants have reportedly returned with a third offer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the sum currently under discussion falls between the previous €60 million offer and Manchester City's asking price of €80 million. This suggests a proposal of around €70 million, though it remains unclear if this figure includes any performance-related bonuses.
The transfer expert indicates that Barcelona remains confident and optimistic about reaching a deal soon. Rodri himself returned to the UK late last night on a flight from Madrid, as his vacation concluded and he is expected to resume training with the 'Citizens'. However, this might not happen if the two clubs manage to agree on his transfer to Camp Nou in the near future.
Meanwhile, Barcelona has reportedly finalized the sale of Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million, a sum that will effectively be immediately reinvested.