Man City name their price for Rodri as Barcelona look to pip bitter rivals Real Madrid to land Spain captain in bitter blow to Jose Mourinho's title hopes

Barcelona have had an opening bid of nearly £40m rejected by Manchester City for midfielder Rodri, according to reports. Barca initiated talks with City as they look to sign the Spain captain ahead of rivals Real Madrid. Manchester City are understood to have set a higher asking price for the player, dealing a potential blow to Jose Mourinho's title ambitions.