Manchester City Rejects Barcelona's £55m Bid for Rodri

Manchester City has declined a £55m bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, who is a World Cup winner with Spain. This decision follows Barcelona's previous offer of around £40m, which was also rejected last week.

Barcelona had anticipated increasing their offer to between £50m and £60m, but Manchester City has stated that they are seeking over £60m for the 30-year-old player, who is in the final year of his contract. Ongoing discussions indicate that Barcelona remains committed to acquiring Rodri and is contemplating their next steps.

Reports suggest that Manchester City prefers to retain Rodri and is looking to negotiate a new contract with him. However, if Rodri expresses a desire to leave, the club would consider allowing his departure.