The reigning Ballon d'Or winner wants a return to Spain, but City isn't budging on their valuation just yet. Manchester City have turned down Barcelona’s opening offer for Rodri, setting the stage for what could become one of the summer’s most drawn-out transfer sagas. What Barcelona offered, and why City said noBarcelona’s initial bid reportedly came in below the €65 million figure that Manchester City have been targeting. Real Madrid have maintained long-standing interest in Rodri, and discussions between Madrid and both the player and Manchester City have been ongoing in recent weeks. The £60 million asking price might actually represent a pragmatic discount given what Rodri brings to the table.