Rodri

Deal agreed for Rodri to join Barcelona from Man City

Barcelona have submitted their third bid for Rodri at around €70m with talks in final stages.

esBarcelona increases its offer for Rodri

Barcelona have made a third offer for Rodri with a package of £60m+ and are optimistic of completing a deal.

esBarcelona and Manchester City in final stages of negotiations for Rodri, seeking to close deal for over €70m

Man City standing firm as Barcelona expected to submit third bid this weekend

Barcelona submitting third proposal for Rodri after €50m and €60m bids rejected; clubs in direct talks targeting fee between €60m and €80m.

Rodri flying to Manchester while talks with Barcelona continue

Manchester City have rejected Barcelona's second bid for Rodri

Barcelona's second bid for Rodri rejected but talks ongoing

Barcelona's second bid of around £55m for Rodri rejected by Manchester City as talks continue

Man City rejected a second offer from Barcelona for Rodri and are urging him to find a solution to his desire to join the club

Barcelona have improved their proposal to around £55m for Rodri as positive talks continue with Manchester City

Barcelona submitted €60m bid for Rodri; Manchester City want more but negotiations continue

Barcelona made verbal proposal to Manchester City for Rodri worth €60m with add-ons; Man City want €80m; negotiations ongoing with potential compromise around midpoint with add-ons key.

Barcelona's talks to sign Rodri continue but are far from straightforward

Barcelona pushing to finalise move for Rodri; positive talks today, package €65m+, talks very advanced

esNegotiations with City are advancing and the signing could be completed in a few days

Barcelona closing in on deal for Rodri with terms agreed with player and club-to-club talks progressing; new bid imminent.

Barcelona continue to push to sign Rodri

Barcelona set to send new bid for Rodri; player has told Man City he only wants Barça; Barcelona confident deal is matter of time, working on final fee

Barcelona to place improved bid for Rodri; terms agreed with player

Barcelona confident to complete Rodri deal; new official bid to follow after first rejected; player wants the move.

esBarcelona ready to improve financial offer to Manchester City for Rodri; player has agreed contract terms; club confident of closing soon

Barcelona made a derisory opening offer for Rodri; he has been told to report to Manchester City pre-season training

Real Madrid have ended talks with Manchester City over Rodri

Barcelona in direct talks with Manchester City over Rodri; €45m plus €5m add-ons bid rejected but Barcelona working to improve offer; City aware of player's desire

Another midfielder can join Manchester City with Rodri talks underway

Barcelona offered €45m plus add-ons; Manchester City reject as insufficient and deny meaningful talks, valuation gap around €80m

Manchester City rejected Barcelona's €45m bid for Rodri; City want €75m. Barcelona expected to return with new bid. Rodri has agreed terms.

Negotiations underway between Barça and Man City for Rodri; Barça preparing new proposal after Man City rejected €50m package; Rodri only wants Barça.

Barcelona in open negotiations for Rodri

Barcelona have agreed terms with Rodri and are in talks with Manchester City over a fee; optimism a deal can be reached despite Manchester City's preference to keep him.

esBarça will contact City in the coming hours to present an official offer for Rodri

Rodri has chosen Barcelona over Real Madrid

Barcelona in official club-to-club talks with Man City over Rodri; Barcelona confident of deal, offering over €45m, Man City seeking higher price; Rodri wants Barcelona.

Rodri's agent has confirmed the Man City star wants to sign for Barcelona

Rodri's agent confirms he has chosen Barcelona over Real Madrid with personal terms agreed.

Real Madrid have walked away from signing Rodri after he expressed admiration for Barcelona

Barcelona have agreed personal terms with Rodri; club-to-club negotiations with Man City to follow on transfer fee.

Rodri agreed to move to Barcelona; Barcelona accelerating talks with Manchester City after moving ahead of Real Madrid.

Rodri has given green light to Barcelona; contract proposal in agent's hands and Barça in contact with Manchester City

esRodri has reached economic agreement with Barça after waiting for Real Madrid to make decisive move against Manchester City

Barcelona ahead of Real Madrid in race for Rodri after positive talks with player

Real Madrid in talks with Rodri and Manchester City, previously favourites

Rodri has opened doors to Barcelona and informed about his willingness to negotiate contract terms

frIf Barcelona can meet Manchester City's financial demands, Rodri should join the Catalan club

Rodri prefers Barcelona over Real Madrid; Barcelona interested following Frenkie de Jong's injury

Real Madrid chasing Rodri's signature from Man City

Barcelona joined Real Madrid in chasing Rodri's signature from Man City

Barcelona have initiated contact to sign Rodri from Man City; personal terms would not be a problem

esBarcelona has all necessary information on the costs of the Rodri operation; De Jong's injury influenced the decision to seek new midfielders

Barcelona in talks to sign Rodri from Manchester City, prepared to make an offer despite Real Madrid's previous favouritism.

esRodri has an agreement with Real Madrid; Barcelona has entered the bidding as negotiations between City and Madrid have stalled

Rodri in negotiations with Real Madrid for weeks as priority, but Barcelona also positioned; decision up to player as both clubs ready to pay similar fee.

Real Madrid have been in talks with Manchester City for weeks but City did not accept to proceed immediately.

Barcelona have made contact with Rodri's camp and Manchester City about a possible move.

Real Madrid are close to signing Rodri

Manchester City explored alternatives to Real Madrid for Rodri, but European clubs refused to challenge Real Madrid's pursuit

Real Madrid have opened initial talks with Manchester City to sign Rodri; the midfielder wants the move.

Real Madrid get green light to sign Rodri as talks over midfielder's Spanish return begin

Real Madrid have approached Manchester City for Rodri with negotiations started; Real Madrid ready to spend over €50m.

frPSG have contacted Manchester City to enquire about Rodri's transfer conditions

Rodri linked with Real Madrid

esRodri awaiting agreement between Real Madrid and Manchester City on transfer fee; player has agreed contract terms with Real Madrid

Rodri wants to join Real Madrid this summer for football and family reasons; Manchester City braced for approach.

Real Madrid working on deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City; clubs not yet in talks but Real Madrid operating on basis of midfielder joining this summer

Man City ready to sell Rodri to Real Madrid

Rodri has given green light to summer move to Man Utd, with Man Utd hatching transfer plan

Rodri dreams of Real Madrid but Florentino Pérez has not given green light; Man City have a new contract proposal on the table

Rodri dreams of Real Madrid, decision up to Pérez

esReal Madrid has Rodri's approval and the parties are very close contractually; Florentino Pérez is now more open to signing him, though no negotiations with Manchester City are underway yet.