Manchester City have rejected an improved offer from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, despite needing quick funds to finance a move for Chelseas Enzo Fernandez. Having seen their first bid of around �43million rejected by City, Barca returned this morning with a second offer of �55m plus add-ons but that has also been turned down with the Premier League club looking for closer to a fixed fee of �65m to part with the Spain captain.Rodri himself is desperate for the deal to progress over the next 24 hours so that he does not have to report back to City on Friday to have his back assessed by club doctors following a minor operation.City are aware of the 30-year-olds desire to return to his homeland and are willing to facilitate a move but only if the players valuation is met. Rodri has less than 12 months left on his contract at the Etihad and a parting of the ways is inevitable.Enzo Fernandez deadline complicates matters for CityCitys position is weakened slightly, however, as Barca will be aware that Enzo Marescas first-choice replacement for Rodri is Chelseas Enzo Fernandez.Chelsea yesterday announced they had set a deadline of 5pm UK time on Friday for any interested parties to agree to their �120m asking price for the Argentina midfielder.That puts pressure on City to accept a slightly lower fee for Rodri in order to push through a deal for Fernandez.Citys coffers may also be boosted by the potential sale of Tijjani Reijnders.The Netherlands international is a target for Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah, managed by former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, with a club-to-club deal worth �60m almost agreed, according to reports.It remains to be seen if Reijnders, 28, wants to move to the Middle East with Nottingham Forest also interested.Reijnders joined City from AC Milan for �46.5m 12 months ago but has struggled to make an impact, netting five goals and adding two assists in 28 Premier League appearances. Topics Chelsea F.C. Enzo Fernndez FC Barcelona Manchester City F.C. Rodri Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read How to watch the Premier League 2026/27: Full details of TV channel, confirmed online streams to follow English football Ben Miller 12th August, 2026 BREAKING: Former Barcelona boss Xavi named new Netherlands manager Tom Rostance 12th August, 2026 How to watch La Liga 2026/27: TV channels, streams for Spanish football in the UK and US Ben Miller 12th August, 2026 Rodri hopes Barcelona can agree fee with City to avoid return to Manchester Jon Fisher 12th August, 2026 Chelsea: Season preview, ins and outs, one to watch and prediction can Xabi Alonso put Blues back on track? Mitch Fretton 12th August, 2026 BREAKING: Chelsea complete deal for Pep Chavarria Jon Fisher 12th August, 2026
