Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s opening £38.5 million bid for Rodri, with the Premier League champions holding out for a fee in excess of £60 million for the Spain international. Despite rejecting the proposal, City are reportedly open to selling the midfielder if their valuation is met. Meanwhile, reports in Spain claim Real Madrid made a serious attempt to sign Rodri after his impressive World Cup campaign. According to Cadena Ser, the midfielder’s agent, Pablo Barquero, confirmed that Real Madrid presented an attractive proposal and held positive discussions with the player’s representatives. However, Rodri eventually opted to pursue another option, prompting Real Madrid to end negotiations rather than prolong talks.