The European transfer market could have one of its most significant movements in the coming weeks. Rodri Hernández took a decisive step to become Barcelona's new player, after communicating his approval to the club's sports management to join Hansi Flick's project. With the Spanish international's approval, the Catalan team has the authorization to initiate negotiations with Manchester City, the owner of his sports rights. However, in the Barcelona environment, they are aware that it will not be a simple operation, since the English club would not be willing to negotiate for a fee below 50 million euros. From the blue and red environment, they recognize that there is an agreement with the player, although they insist that the signing is still far from being finalized. The Barcelona's offensive for Rodri gained strength after learning about the delicate physical situation of Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch midfielder continues to be subjected to conservative treatment to avoid surgery, but the latest evaluations indicate that that alternative has not given the expected results and everything suggests that he will have to undergo surgery in the coming days. If the operation of the Dutch midfielder is confirmed, the recovery time could extend between four and five months, a scenario that forced Barcelona to search for a top-level replacement for a key position in Flick's scheme. The race for Rodri also had Real Madrid as a protagonist. The white club had shown a strong interest in incorporating the current Manchester City midfielder and even had a preliminary agreement with the player. However, the progress of the negotiations slowed down with the passage of the weeks, a situation that the Barcelona took advantage of to take the lead and convince the player. Since last Wednesday, in the Madrid environment, there was pessimism about the possibilities of closing the incorporation of the European champion with Spain, since the messages they received pointed out that his priority had changed and that he would end up wearing the blue and red jersey. Now, Barcelona faces the most complex part of the operation: reaching an economic agreement with Manchester City. Although the player's approval represents a fundamental step, in the Catalan club, they know that the outcome will depend on a demanding negotiation with the English team, which maintains a high valuation for one of the best midfielders in the world football. Barcelona, currently at the top of the league, with 84 goals scored and 30 received, and 9 points ahead of Real Madrid, seeks to consolidate its position in the competition. Next week, the Catalan team will face Levante in a crucial match in the league.