Chelsea set Friday deadline for Fernández suitors as City reject new £51m Barça bid for Rodri

Manchester City have rejected Barcelona's second bid of approximately €60m (£51m) for midfielder Rodri, with City holding out for a fee between £60m and £65m for the former Ballon d'Or winner and Spain World Cup-winning captain. Barcelona had previously seen an initial offer of €45m turned down before improving their bid on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Chelsea have set a 5pm BST Friday deadline for clubs to submit a £120m bid for Enzo Fernández, who is being considered as a potential replacement for Rodri.