Barcelona have reportedly entered the race to sign Manchester City and Spain captain Rodri, joining fierce rivals Real Madrid in the pursuit, according to Sky Sports.
The 29-year-old midfielder has just one year left on his current City contract, and while the Premier League champions are eager to tie him down to a new deal, no agreement has yet been reached. City reportedly view Rodri as central to their future under new head coach Enzo Maresca, hoping he can help lead the club into its next era.
However, with his deal running down and interest growing from Spain's two giants, City face a real threat of losing one of the most influential midfielders in world football on the cheap or having to cash in early. Nothing is imminent, but the situation is one City will be keen to resolve before speculation intensifies further.