Barcelona Compete with Real Madrid to Sign Man City's Rodri
Barcelona plan to approach Manchester City for midfielder Rodri, aiming to outbid Real Madrid for the Spain captain.
On August 6, 2026, sources from Sky Sports reported that Barcelona intend to negotiate with Manchester City to sign midfielder Rodri. The Spain national team captain is also a target for Real Madrid, making the transfer a competitive race between the two LaLiga clubs.
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