Manchester City has rejected an initial offer from Barcelona for Rodri, valued at around £40m, which is considered far below their expected price of £60m for the 30-year-old midfielder. Discussions have come to a halt, but Barcelona is planning to make another offer. City prefers to keep Rodri and negotiate a new contract, but if he wishes to leave, they won't stand in his way. Meanwhile, Manchester City is exploring options for a replacement, with Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez being considered a 'dream' signing by manager Enzo Maresca.
Fernandez is set to return to Chelsea training after the World Cup, but his future remains uncertain despite having a contract until 2032. Experts like Jamie Carragher believe that selling Rodri for £40-50m wouldn't be worth it for Manchester City, given his exceptional skills and importance to the team.
Rodri is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world, and his potential departure would be difficult to fill, even with the emergence of young players like Elliot Anderson.