Barcelona makes a surprise move! The club targets a player pursued by all of Europe

Rodri certainly won't be left without a club.

Details: According to The Touchline, Barcelona is closely monitoring the situation around Manchester City midfielder Rodri and has already signaled to the English club that they're open to transfer talks.

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Rodri has become one of the most talked-about names on the transfer market this summer after his triumph at the 2026 World Cup, where he was named player of the tournament and played every minute of Spain's eight matches. The main contender for the 30-year-old midfielder remains Real Madrid; according to sources, the parties have already agreed on personal terms, but Manchester City has ramped up the player's transfer fee, putting the deal at risk. Alongside Real and Barcelona, PSG, Bayern, and Atlético are also showing interest in the midfielder, but the player himself is still favoring the Madrid side.

It's worth noting that, according to Transfermarkt, the market value of the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner stands at €55 million, while Manchester City is demanding a significantly higher fee.

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