Manchester City reject €45m Barcelona bid for Rodri – and want almost double that
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Manchester City have rejected an opening transfer offer of £38.5m (€45m) from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri. The Premier League club are holding out for a substantially higher valuation, seeking at least £60m—nearly double Barcelona's initial bid—before considering the departure of Spain's World Cup-winning captain.
Talks between the clubs remain ongoing regarding the potential transfer. Meanwhile, reports indicate that manager Jose Mourinho is unhappy about Barcelona's attempt to hijack the move, and Manchester City are simultaneously preparing to finalize a deal for Morocco international Bouaddi.
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Guardian Sport (GB)Broad coverage detailing the bid, valuation, ongoing talks, Mourinho's reaction, and Bouaddi
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