Barça sends third bid for Rodri as City closes in on Bouaddi

Barcelona has submitted their third official bid for Rodri to Manchester City, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blaugrana remain confident in sealing the agreement with City in the coming days in what would be a major market move.

Meanwhile, Manchester City is pressing ahead with the incorporation of Ayyoub Bouaddi, the Moroccan midfielder from Lille. Per Romano's update, the deal is in its final stages, with the important detail that the player will arrive immediately at City rather than at a later date.

The Rodri race

Barcelona's third proposal arrives as expected in negotiations for the Spanish midfielder, who remains the Catalan club's main attacking priority this summer. The club continues active talks with City to narrow the gap in the operation.

Meanwhile, Manchester City is also keeping tabs on other market options. The English club continues conversations with Enzo Fernández's camp, though Chelsea retains full control over any possible departure of the Argentine following the expiration of the €120 million verbal clause.