Real Madrid and Barcelona in race to sign Rodri as player favors Madrid move

Real Madrid continue to monitor Manchester City midfielder Rodri as they look to sign him in the coming period, facing strong competition from rivals Barcelona, who are also keen on securing the deal.

Rodri impressed at the recent World Cup, where he was named the tournament's best player after leading Spain to the title, attracting interest from several major European clubs.

Spanish media reported on Monday that Barcelona are closely following developments regarding Rodri's future and hope to capitalize on any setback in Real Madrid's negotiations with Manchester City to submit an official offer, especially as the player's contract runs until 2027.

Meanwhile, AS newspaper reported that Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have also shown interest in Rodri, but the player is only considering one option: joining Real Madrid if he leaves Manchester City.

Real Madrid optimistic about deal

The newspaper added that Real Madrid's management is cautiously optimistic about completing the transfer, believing that Manchester City may lower their asking price from €75 million to around €60 million.

All interested parties are reportedly aware of Rodri's desire to wear the Real Madrid shirt, making the Spanish giants the favorites to sign him if Manchester City agree to the terms.