Barcelona
are close to signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri in a deal worth around
€55m fixed plus variables, or possibly €65m fixed and €5m add-ons per recent
reports, with small details left before documents exchange.
Personal ties like ex-Barça exec Ferran
Soriano at City and Portuguese connections between Deco and Hugo Viana have
smoothed talks after Barcelona upped their initial €45m plus €5m add-ons bid.
Rodri agreed personal terms, and he could travel for a medical soon, boosting Barcelona's midfield under Hansi Flick while City hold firm above £60m valuation.