City Reject Barça’S Second Rodri Bid and Set £70m Price

Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s second offer for Rodri. According to The Times, Barça put forward £51.3m plus another £5m in add-ons, but City have turned it down and are now demanding £70m, roughly €81m, for the Spain captain. 

That is a significant development from Wednesday’s reports. The Guardian had described Barcelona’s improved offer as being around €60m and close to City’s valuation. The Times now reports that the proposal has been rejected and City’s required price is considerably higher. 

So Barcelona have reached the part of the transfer where the player’s preference is no longer the difficult bit. Rodri reportedly wants Barça, Barça certainly want Rodri, but Manchester City would also like to be paid what they consider an acceptable fee. Rodri is due back in Manchester on Friday, while Barcelona must decide whether a third bid is worth it.