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Manchester City are reportedly ready to play hardball with Barcelona after the Catalan giants made their opening move for midfield anchor Rodri. Despite the Spanish international giving the green light for a sensational return to La Liga, the two clubs remain significantly apart in their valuation of the player.

Manchester City have delivered their verdict on Chelsea's massive valuation of Malo Gusto as Enzo Maresca looks to raid his former club. The Blues are demanding a premium fee for the French full-back to help balance the books following a heavy summer of spending under new manager Xabi Alonso.

James Trafford has completed his £45 million ($61m) transfer from Manchester City to Leeds, with Graham Stack telling GOAL why that deal makes sense despite the England hopeful “playing less and moving for more money”. The highly-rated 23-year-old goalkeeper has been on the move, with sizable fees changing hands, in three of the last four summer windows.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has dramatically chosen to join Barcelona after rejecting an unrefusable contract offer from fierce rivals Real Madrid. The Spanish international is set to finalise his return to Liga this summer, with the two clubs currently negotiating a €60 million transfer fee.

Ally McCoist has identified Xabi Alonso’s revamped Chelsea side as the primary dark horse to challenge Arsenal for the Premier League crown this season. After the Gunners ended a 22-year drought to secure the title last term, Mikel Arteta is now focused on a historic defence aided by high-profile summer recruitment.

Man City boss Enzo Maresca has reportedly set his sights on Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as his primary target to replace the departing Rodri. The Italian tactician, who worked closely with the Argentine during his tenure at Stamford Bridge, believes the 2022 World Cup winner is the ideal candidate to anchor the Citizens' midfield.

Barcelona have moved into pole position to pull off one of the most audacious transfers in recent memory, securing the green light from Manchester City midfielder Rodri. The Spanish international has reportedly given his approval to the Blaugrana's sporting department, effectively ending Real Madrid's hopes of bringing the midfield anchor back to the capital.

Gianni Infantino is facing explosive new allegations after leaked documents suggested he was involved in discussions to bring the European Super League under FIFA’s umbrella. While the broader football community opposed the breakaway project in 2021, reports indicate the FIFA president explored the possibility of branding the competition as the "FIFA Super League."

Manchester City enters the final stretch of the 2025/26 season with the stakes at an absolute maximum

Real Madrid’s proposed move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri has ground to a halt following a breakdown in contract negotiations. The Spanish international was open to returning to Liga, but major disagreements over personal terms and transfer fees now leave the transfer on the brink of collapse.

Barcelona are reportedly ready to throw a massive spanner in the works for Real Madrid as they explore a sensational deal to sign Manchester City linchpin Rodri. The Blaugrana have held talks with the Spain international's camp as they look to capitalise on his desire to return to his homeland.

Phil Foden has given his first impressions of Enzo Maresca following the Italian's move to Manchester City to replace Pep Guardiola as manager. Watch as the England midfielder also opens up on his sense of responsibility at the Etihad Stadium and how it's normal that he should be expected to assume a captain's role at the club.

Former Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar believes Mikel Arteta will never leave the Gunners for Barcelona or Manchester City. However, the Swede warned that keeping a squad packed with world-class talent happy will present the manager with the toughest test of his career.