Man City dismiss Barcelona's initial offer for Rodri

Manchester City have rejected an initial offer from Barcelona for Rodri, which the Premier League champions consider far too low, according to Sky Sports. Whether Barcelona will return with an improved proposal remains to be seen, though their interest in signing the Spanish midfielder persists.

City prefer to tie Rodri down to a new contract rather than sell him. However, should the World Cup-winning captain request to leave, the club would not block his exit. Sources in Spain suggest Rodri would favour a move to Barcelona over Real Madrid.

As City evaluate replacement options, Sky Sports reports that Chelsea's Enzo Fernández would be new boss Enzo Maresca's "dream" signing should Rodri depart the Etihad.