Barcelona are reported to be keen on signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri to their squad alongside Real Madrid’s woes in acquiring the Spain international.
The Catalan giants are understood to be closely monitoring the midfielder as they seek to solve their midfield woes.
Barcelona Join Race for Rodri
Barcelona has re-evaluated their transfer strategy in the midfield and have come to the conclusion that a transfer for Rodri is a possibility. The 30-year-old is still one of the top-rated midfielders in Europe and may be on the market this summer.
Real Madrid have been seen as the front runners to sign him, but Barcelona’s interest may now make for an interesting bidding war between the two Spanish giants.
If Barcelona were to make a move for Rodri, it would be a big gesture from the Catalan giants, especially as he is a Ballon d’Or winner and has a wealth of experience at the top level.
Frenkie de Jong Injury Changes Barcelona Plans
Barcelona didn’t see the need to add a new midfielder in the summer transfer window. But the club’s plans have reportedly been put on hold due to the long-term knee injury sustained by Frenkie de Jong.
Barcelona have started to look at other players to bolster Hansi Flick’s midfield, while De Jong is likely to remain on the bench for a long time.
This has resulted in the Camp Nou hierarchy being interested in Rodri’s availability and sporting director Deco and the club’s recruitment team are said to be keeping a close eye on the situation.
Real Madrid Remain Strong Favourites
However, Real Madrid remain the favorites to sign Rodri, despite Barcelona’s interest.
The midfielder has been a big target for Madrid and if they are interested in bringing him back to Spain, it could be a big deal as the two sides have a feud going on.
But Barcelona’s interest in signing someone has created a new challenge for Real Madrid in their search for a new replacement for their top target.
Rodri’s Manchester City Future in Doubt
Rodri’s contract with Manchester City has been deemed to be coming to an end, with his future with the club becoming more uncertain.
The Spain international has been a hugely successful season at the Etihad and is one of the best defensive midfielders in world football.
This has naturally sparked the interest of some of Europe’s largest clubs, who are closely watching the situation, including Madrid and Barcelona.
Barcelona Could Consider €50 Million Move
Barcelona could make an offer to sign Rodri if he makes it clear he wants to join the Catalan club, Cadena SER report.
Barcelona would be able to pay a transfer fee of some €50 million for the midfielder, but his wishes would be a major consideration in whether or not it goes ahead.
If Barcelona can sign Rodri at the Camp Nou, rather than Real Madrid, then they’ll make a big deal of it.
A Major Transfer Battle Could Be Emerging
Barcelona have been linked with Rodri and if the Catalan giants are interested, then this could be one of the biggest La Liga summer deals.
Barcelona could be looking to take the plunge, but Real Madrid still have the edge. The midfielder’s future at Manchester City is still not certain and the coming weeks will reveal whether he will return to Spain and which team he will return to – Madrid or Barcelona.
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