Barcelona are set to return with a third proposal for Manchester City midfielder Rodri as negotiations between the two clubs continue.

The Catalan giants have already seen offers worth €50 million and €60 million rejected, but they remain confident of reaching an agreement for the Spain international.

In a post on X on Friday, Fabrizio Romano wrote, “Barcelona are returning with a third proposal for Rodri to Manchester City.”

After €50m and €60m packages both rejected, direct club-to-club talks to continue halfway between €60m last bid and €80m fee requested.

Barça remain confident and optimistic.”

Direct talks between Barcelona and Manchester City are expected to continue, with the next proposal likely to fall somewhere between Barcelona’s latest €60 million offer and City’s reported €80 million asking price.

Barcelona remain optimistic about their chances of completing the deal and are prepared to push forward with negotiations rather than walk away.

The coming days could prove decisive, with both clubs continuing discussions in an effort to find a compromise over Rodri’s valuation.

Source: punchng.com

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Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for clubs interested in Enzo Fernandez to submit offers of at least £120m for the midfielder.

The Argentina international has faced uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge since March, when he raised the possibility of leaving for Real Madrid.

Fernandez’s agent, Javier Pastore, subsequently claimed his client was underpaid and wanted to leave after a difficult season for Chelsea.

The club finished 10th in the Premier League and ended the campaign without a trophy after losing the FA Cup final to Manchester City.

Real Madrid have since indicated they have no intention of signing Fernandez, leaving Manchester City as the only known potential suitor.

City are yet to indicate whether they would be prepared to meet Chelsea’s £120m valuation, with the club also targeting Lille midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi.

As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, Chelsea have set 17:00 BST on Friday as the deadline for offers and are expected to stand firm on their asking price, despite having paid £107m to sign Fernandez from Benfica in 2023.

The deadline is designed to bring an end to the uncertainty surrounding the 25-year-old before the new season begins. Chelsea believe they have given Fernandez and interested clubs around 60 days to complete a deal at what they consider a fair price.

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has spoken to Fernandez about his future but has declined to reveal details of their conversation.

The club have made it clear they are willing to fully reintegrate Fernandez into the squad and continue to regard him as a key player if no suitable offer arrives.

Fernandez scored 15 goals and provided seven assists in 54 appearances last season. He then helped Argentina reach the World Cup final, where they lost 1-0 to Spain after Fernandez was sent off.

The midfielder returned to Chelsea training this week for the first time under Alonso, with his future now set to be decided by Friday’s deadline.

Michael Carrick has backed Marcus Rashford to play an important role as the new Premier League season approaches, describing the forward as a player who brings something different to the team.

Carrick said Rashford has returned in good condition and remains part of his plans ahead of the new campaign.

In a post by Fabrizio Romano on X on Thursday, Carrick was quoted as saying,“Rashford is our player and he’s come back great.

“I’ve known him a long time and he gives us something a little bit different.” Carrick said.

The comments underline Carrick’s confidence in Rashford as the club prepares for the start of the Premier League season.

Carrick also expressed optimism about the campaign ahead, saying the team is looking forward to getting the new season underway.

Rashford spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Barcelona after leaving Manchester United temporarily in search of regular first-team football.

The England forward made an impact during his time in Spain, gaining valuable experience in Barcelona’s attacking system and competing at the highest level.

Source: punchng.com

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