Journalistic reports have revealed new developments regarding the potential deal related to the transfer of Manchester City star, Rodri, to the ranks of Real Madrid during the current summer transfer window.
Real Madrid has succeeded in concluding five deals in the current summer transfer window, but it is still searching for more to bolster the squad under the leadership of coach Jose Mourinho.
Rodri is one of the deals Real Madrid is looking to conclude this summer, but it appears the matter will not be easy, according to the Spanish newspaper "Sport".
It explained that Real Madrid believed it could easily complete the Rodri deal, but they are now facing difficulty in this regard as Manchester City is sticking to the price it set for parting with the Spaniard's services.
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It indicated that Manchester City wants to receive 70 million euros and the board is holding firm to that figure, with no intention of reducing it under any circumstances, even if it means accepting his free departure at the end of his contract next summer.
It stated that Manchester City follows a clear strategy of allowing any player to leave if requested, but only upon receiving a financial offer that meets the board's expectations.
It confirmed that Rodri does indeed wish to leave Manchester City and join Real Madrid, and the latter must now meet the English club's demands if it insists on concluding the deal this summer.
It concluded that Rodri has reached an agreement with Real Madrid and will do his utmost to depart, but he will proceed with caution in negotiations with Manchester City given the special nature of the relationship between the two parties.