Manchester City Rejects Barcelona's Initial Bid for Rodri

Manchester City has rejected an initial bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, who is valued at over £60m. The opening offer of £38.5m was made after Barcelona received Rodri's approval to begin negotiations.

The bid was submitted on Friday, but City is unwilling to accept the proposed amount as Rodri enters the final year of his contract without an extension agreement. Speculation about his future has been ongoing throughout the summer.

Previously, Real Madrid was considered the frontrunner for Rodri's signature, but discussions with them have concluded, positioning Barcelona as the leading contender. While there are no guarantees a deal will be finalized, talks with Rodri's representatives are still in progress following the bid.