sports
Barcelona make improved £51m bid for Rodri as Manchester City target Fernández
Latest offer close to City’s valuation for Spain midfielder
TL;DR
- Barcelona made an improved €60m (£51m) bid for Rodri after their initial €45m offer was rejected.
- Rodri has expressed a preference for Barcelona, making a move seem likely.
- Manchester City is targeting Chelsea's Enzo Fernández as a potential replacement for Rodri.
- Chelsea's valuation of Fernández around £120m might be a sticking point.
- Other transfers mentioned include City signing Elliott Anderson and nearing a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Gerónimo Rulli's return to City.
- Chelsea is reportedly interested in Alex Scott as a potential replacement for Fernández.