Manchester City Reject Fresh Rodri Bid Friday's Gossip The latest twist in the Rodri saga has seen Barcelona's £55m bid for the Manchester City midfielder rejected.
On the surface, this appears to be a straightforward case of buyer and seller haggling over price. However, scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a more complex issue at play.
Manchester City's desire for £60m is not unreasonable, given Rodri's impressive form and potential for long term growth.