Barcelona are preparing a renewed offer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri as they continue their efforts to bring the Spain international back to LaLiga. The Catalan club have already agreed personal terms with the 30-year-old, who has reportedly chosen Barcelona ahead of Real Madrid, but their first two proposals have fallen short of City's valuation.

Manchester City currently value Rodri at more than €70 million, with Barcelona's latest package expected to approach that figure. Rodri recently returned to England following his extended break after helping Spain win the World Cup in North America. He has also met new City coach Enzo Maresca, adding further uncertainty over whether he will remain at the Etihad Stadium for the upcoming campaign.

City are preparing for the possibility of losing their influential midfielder by reshaping their options in the middle of the pitch. Bernardo Silva has moved to Real Madrid, while the club have reportedly reached an agreement with Al Qadsiah for Tijjani Reijnders. City have already invested heavily in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson and are continuing to consider additional reinforcements.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández and Lille youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi are among the other names on City's radar. However, a move for Fernández appears difficult because Chelsea are demanding a substantial fee for the Argentine. With Barcelona increasingly determined to land Rodri, the coming weeks could prove crucial as both clubs weigh their respective plans for one of Europe's most sought-after midfielders.