According to Football Insider, Barcelona is willing to make a significant bid of up to €80 million to acquire Rodri from Manchester City. This interest comes as Barcelona undergoes a rebuilding phase, particularly in their midfield, following the impending departure of veteran Sergio Busquets at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, Manchester City is eyeing Declan Rice, the England international who has reportedly rejected three contract extension offers from West Ham. Rice’s desire to join a more ambitious club makes him an appealing target for City, especially given that he is two years younger than Rodri. This potential move aligns with Pep Guardiola’s strategy to strengthen his midfield options for next season.

In addition to Rodri, City may also face the loss of Ilkay Gundogan, further underscoring Guardiola’s need for midfield reinforcements.

This season, Rodri has averaged 2.2 successful tackles per game, matching Rice’s statistics. However, Rice has a slight edge in interceptions, averaging 1.6 per game compared to Rodri’s 1.2. The competition between these two talented midfielders adds another layer to the ongoing transfer discussions.