Manchester City are willing to part with midfielder Rodri this summer, but would insist on a fee exceeding £60 million, according to sources who spoke to BBC Sport. Barcelona have moved to the front of the queue for the Spain captain's signature after reportedly securing the player's blessing to open formal talks with City.

The 30-year-old is entering the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium and has not yet agreed an extension, fuelling growing speculation about his next move. Talks between his representatives and Real Madrid have now concluded without a deal, BBC sources confirm.

Barcelona close in on deal

Barcelona officials confirmed on Friday that they are in active discussions with Rodri's camp. While the club had earlier cautioned that no agreement was guaranteed, the situation appears to be progressing significantly. City, for their part, are eager to secure clarity on Rodri's future early enough in the window to bring in a suitable replacement.

Rodri endured a difficult 2024-25 season, missing large stretches due to a serious knee injury, with parts of the campaign before that also disrupted by a hamstring problem. Despite those setbacks, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner reminded the world of his quality at the FIFA World Cup this summer, captaining Spain to their second World Cup title and earning the tournament's best player award.

He is currently sidelined following back surgery last month and is expected to return to training with his Manchester City team-mates in early next week.

Real Madrid out of the picture

Spanish radio network Cadena Ser, citing Rodri's agent Pablo Barquero, reported that Real Madrid made the midfielder an offer described as