# Barcelona submit second bid for Manchester City's Rodri

Barcelona have made a second offer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, according to Sunday's transfer gossip. The Spanish club are seeking to strengthen their midfield despite financial constraints. This signals Barcelona's ongoing intent to sign a key player, though City are expected to resist.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c05qvj0yj46o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:37:28 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/10/manchester-city-85m-ayyoub-bouaddi-rodri-barcelona-transfer) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:01:02 GMT