Barcelona joins the race for Rodri FC Barcelona has stepped up its pursuit of Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder and World Cup winner. According to reports from Cadena SER, the Blaugrana are interested in signing the Spaniard, although Real Madrid remains the frontrunner for his signature. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in La Liga, 79 pts, 26W-1D-4L from 31 games, recent form WWWWW. ## What does Barcelona offer Rodri? Barcelona has made three signings this summer, spending €110 million on Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and Jesse Bisiwu. Now, they seek to further strengthen their squad with the arrival of Rodri, who has La Liga experience from his time at Atlético Madrid and Villarreal. ## Why is this important for Barça? Rodri, winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or, would be a luxury signing for Barcelona's midfield. His arrival would significantly improve the team's depth, especially with Frenkie de Jong currently sidelined. ## What's next in the transfer market? The transfer window closes on September 1, and Rodri has three options: renew with Manchester City, join Real Madrid, or accept Barcelona's offer. The final decision will be up to the player, who will have to choose between three of Europe's top clubs.