City Already Choosing Rodri's Successor: Four Names on the List
While Barcelona refuses to give up on the Spanish midfielder, Manchester City has, according to BBC Sport, shortlisted four candidates for his position. Among them are two Argentinians.
While Barcelona refuses to give up on the Spanish midfielder, Manchester City has, according to BBC Sport, shortlisted four candidates for his position. Among them are two Argentinians.
Manchester City has, according to BBC Sport, shortlisted four potential successors for Rodri, the Ballon d'Or winner whose future at the Etihad is uncertain. The Spanish midfielder has only a year left on his contract, and Barcelona is persistently working on bringing him in.
According to information reported by Goal.com, Manchester City has rejected Barcelona's second bid for Rodri, worth around €65 million. Earlier, the first bid of approximately €45 million was also turned down. Sky Sports suggests that an additional €5 million could change the situation and soften the English club's stance.
The newspaper Sport has reported Sky Sports' information that Rodri will not force a move if the clubs fail to reach an agreement. The Spaniard has reportedly told City that if Barcelona does not pay the asking price, he will stay for another season in England and see out the remaining 12 months of his contract.
As reported by BBC Sport, City has shortlisted four potential successors: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Enzo Fernández, Alex Scott, and Alexis Mac Allister.
After winning the World Cup with Spain, Rodri has once again raised his value, and his potential departure would open up one of the most important positions in Maresca's team. However, his relationship with the club is built on mutual respect, and he fully accepts that he will stay for another season if a financial agreement is not reached.
Barcelona remains optimistic despite Sky Sports' information. The financial gap still exists, but the Catalans believe it has narrowed enough for a deal to be possible.