Manchester City reject £51m Barcelona bid for Rodri as Chelsea set Fernández deadline
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Manchester City have rejected a fresh transfer bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri. While Guardian Sport reports the rejected offer was a second bid of approximately €60m (£51m), Sky Sports characterizes the latest proposal as a £55m bid. Manchester City are reportedly holding out for a valuation of around £65m for the Spain international.
In related transfer developments, Guardian Sport notes that Al-Qadsiah is closing in on a move for City's Tijjani Reijnders. Additionally, Chelsea have established a 5pm BST Friday deadline for an unspecified club to meet a £120m valuation for their own midfielder.
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Guardian Sport (GB)Detailed valuation figures, €60m (£51m) bid context, and concurrent club transfer news
Sky Sports (GB)Concise report focusing strictly on a fresh £55m Barcelona bid
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