Barcelona have made their decisive move in the hope of signing Rodri, with a third and potentially final offer sent to Manchester City.
According to Ben Jacobs, Barcelona have raised their fixed offer for the Spanish midfielder to €70 million, taking the operation closer to a possible agreement after weeks of negotiations.
The Catalan club had initially approached Manchester City with a proposal worth around €45 million before improving their bid to nearly €65 million.
Now, with the transfer window moving towards its final stages, Barcelona appear ready to make another push for one of their biggest targets.
Additional variables are also expected to form part of the proposal, although sources at Barcelona believe that some of those bonuses will not be easy to achieve.
Despite the ongoing negotiations, there is growing confidence around the Rodri to Barcelona transfer, with both clubs expecting the deal to eventually go through.
Barcelona raise Rodri offer to €70 million
In the last few weeks, Barcelona have gradually raised their offer as Manchester City have continued to hold firm over the value of one of the most important players in their recent history.
Barcelona have submitted their third offer for Rodri. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Rodri remains a central figure for the Premier League side, while his performances for Spain have only strengthened his standing as one of the leading midfielders in world football.
That is why Barcelona have understood from the beginning that a low offer would not be enough to convince City, even though his contract expires in 2027.
Now, according to Ben Jacobs, the latest proposal will include €70 million as a guaranteed fee, with further add-ons expected to take the total package higher.
The structure of those variables could now become an important part of the negotiations.
Barcelona are reportedly not counting on all of them being easily achievable, which could affect how Manchester City view the overall value of the offer.
Still, the new fixed amount takes Barcelona much closer to the level required to reach an agreement.
Optimism grows as Barcelona target agreement
Barcelona are hopeful of completing the Rodri transfer. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
There is growing optimism inside Barcelona that the Rodri operation will be completed.
While negotiations with Manchester City remain intense, the belief at the Catalan club is that the deal is moving towards a positive conclusion.
Both Barcelona and City are said to expect an agreement eventually, even if the final details are still being worked out.
Barcelona would ideally like to complete the signing as quickly as possible, with the possibility of Rodri becoming a new Barcelona player before the team takes the field for the Joan Gamper Cup match.
The most optimistic forecasts suggest that an agreement could be reached within the next 48 hours.
However, until Manchester City formally accept the new proposal and the remaining terms are settled, the transfer cannot be considered complete.