Barcelona submit third and final offer for Rodri today; hopeful of completing the dealBarcelona 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 millionIn 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 agreementBarcelona 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.

FC Barcelona Sporting Director Deco is trying to accelerate a number of sales, and wants to pass the 100 million ($115.7 million) mark in doing so.NurPhoto via Getty ImagesFC Barcelona Sporting Director Deco is trying to accelerate a number of sales, and wants to pass the 100 million ($115.7 million) mark in doing so.Already this summer transfer window, weve seen the Blaugrana pass the 70 million mark with Ferran Torres move to Paris Saint-Germain representing the lions share of that sum.Ferrans confirmed fleeing to the French capital is worth 50 million, of which Bara will keep 40 million after levelling up with City on what was remaining of the 55 million it agreed to pay for the strikers services in late 2021.After the Ligue 1 club exercised his purchase option, Ansu Fati joined Monaco permanently for 11 million, which is the next biggest sale. A number of fringe players, La Masia prospects and Bara Atletic reserve stars have been sold for a few million euros too. More often than not, 50% of their rights were surrendered, while percentages of future sales and buy back clauses have also been inserted into the terms of the deal as part of a new transfer policy.Yet there are still some sales pending, which Deco will want to take care of post haste at the same time he is chasing Rodri at Manchester City and Atletico Madrids Julian Alvarez. These are the desired sales at FC BarcelonaOther players that are on the exit ramp include Hector Fort, Marc Casado, Tommy Marques, Guille Fernandez and Toni Fernandez - which goes without mentioning Jules Kounde.From the Premier League, Kounde could fetch in the entire amount Bara has profited so far. Deco called his agent for a meeting this week, but the Frenchman isnt being strongly linked to anything or anyone as of yet.Casado is, and was ordered not to travel to Italy last week for the triangular while Saudi Arabia potentially swoops by meeting Baras 40 million asking price.The other mentioned names are youth talents that will probably be moved on while retaining 50% of their rights and buyback clauses.Tommy Marques will probably bring in more than the Fernandez cousins, and his exit is a consequence of Rodris expected arrival at FC Barcelona in the coming days.This article was originally published on Forbes.com

Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesFollowing the Indiana Fevers 98-87 win over the Dallas Wings, head coach Stephanie White shared how her team tried to stop Paige Bueckers.The Fever picked up a massive 98-87 win over Dallas, but it was far from a smooth ride. Paige Bueckers gave Stephanie Whites defense proper headaches all night, torching them for 29 points and making Indiana look completely uncomfortable in coverage.Regardless, the win over Dallas pushes Indiana to 22-12 on the season, keeping them firmly in 4th place overall in the WNBA standings and 2nd in the Eastern Conference. So, with just 10 games remaining in the regular season, the Fever are well-positioned for a high playoff seed.Stephanie White claims the Fever made Paige Bueckers uncomfortableAfter the Fevers win over the Wings, Stephanie White came out and detailed exactly how the Indiana Fever dealt with Paige Bueckers and her scoring threat.She said: I thought Kelsey was doing a really good job on Paige, just making her uncomfortable. I mean, look, Paige is a hell of a player, so she still gets 29, but I thought in the fourth quarter in particular, Kelsey did a really good job of making it difficult.Kelsey Mitchell continues to prove she is far more than just a bucket-getter. While headline praise naturally flows toward her absurd scoring streak, dropping 23 points against Dallas to stretch her WNBA record to 18 consecutive 20-plus point games, her defensive work against the Wings was just as crucial.Tasked with hounding Paige Bueckers on perimeter shifts, Mitchell put in proper hard yards to disrupt Dallass offensive rhythm.Read more:WNBA legend Diana Taurasi shares ownership ambitions, reveals team shes interested inCaitlin Clark makes statement on Paige Bueckers after Indiana Fever win over Dallas WingsIts tough Fever coach Stephanie White speaks on maestro Caitlin Clarks game

Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty ImagesVladimir Guerrero Jr. is one of the main men for the Toronto Blue Jays, and there are some real worries about his health following an incident against the New York Yankees. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday, a needed win as their season continues to flounder a bit. However, they seem to have paid a price for it.Vlad Guerrero Jr. is a huge star and a key piece for the Blue Jays. In 2025, Guerrero and the Jays were just one win away from a legendary World Series win.This season hasnt been near as good, though. And another setback could be on the cards. During the sixth innings against the Yankees, Guerrero went off injured following an unfortunate knee to the head.Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty ImagesJohn Schneider says Vlad Guerrero Jr. taken out with a headache as precautionary measureGuerrero caught a knee to the head from George Lombard Jr. as he was rounding third base to get in a run. He managed to get the crucial score for his team, but it seems the hit really affected him.Speaking after the game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on the first basemans situation and the idea behind taking him out of the game.Checking him out, Schneider told reporters after the game. He got hit pretty good with the knee from Lombard in the head, so theyre checking him out.He had a little bit of a headache. Just took him out, kind of precautionary right now. Well see how he is tomorrow.(Hell undergo) full concussion testing and things like that. Youve always got to be a little bit careful and well see how he wakes up tomorrow and go from there.Guerrero is having a bit of a cold 2026 by his standards so far. The Blue Jays will have been hoping a late surge from him could help turn the season around. Hopefully, the Dominican-Canadian star is okay.Read more:Scariest moment of the year Freddie Freeman injury update provided after shock fall into dugoutCal Raleigh makes brutally honest awful admission about himself and Seattle MarinersTiger Woods unveils stunning $100m golf course he designed for MLB legend Mike Trout

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 26: Andy Dalton #14 of the TCU Horned Frogs drops back to pass against the Clemson Tigers during their game at Memorial Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesTCU football is moving closer to its 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 29. As the Countdown to Kickoff continues, well highlight a former Horned Frog whose jersey number coincided with the number of days remaining until the opener. At No. 14 is former TCU quarterback Andy Dalton!Nicknamed the Red Rifle for his red hair and tremendous arm talent, Dalton threw for over 10,000 yards during his college career, 10,314 to be exact. He amassed 71 touchdown passes to just 30 interceptions and hit on 62% of his passes. Over 50 games, Dalton completed 812 throws and led the Horned Frogs onto the national stage. He guided TCU over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl and became a second-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2011. Dalton redshirted in 2006 and was a four-year starter at TCU from 2007-10.As a redshirt freshman, Dalton set program records in completions and attempts while becoming only the fifth quarterback in program history, at the time, to exceed 2,000 passing yards in a season. He led TCU to a 20-13 win over Houston in the Texas Bowl during the 2007 season. The following season, Dalton guided the Horned Frogs to another bowl victory, this time a 17-16 win against Boise State in the Poinsettia Bowl. After being named an Honorable Mention Freshman All-American in 2007, Dalton was an All-MWC Honorable Mention in 2008.In 2009, Dalton ascended to being one of the top quarterbacks in the nation. He earned the Mountain Wests Offensive Player of the Year award, All-MWC First Team honors and All-American nods from multiple outlets. Behind Dalton, the Horned Frogs went 12-1 and played Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, falling 17-10. Daltons final season at TCU, 2010, saw him once again win the MWC Offensive Player of the Year award, earn All-American status and All-MWC First Team honors. TCU went 13-0 and defeated Wisconsin 21-19 to win the Rose Bowl.Dalton ended his career as the holder of every major TCU quarterback recordincluding completions (812), attempts (1,317), completion percentage (61.7), passing yards (10,314) and touchdown passes (71). Since starting his NFL career with the Bengals in 2011, Dalton has thrown for 39,793 yards and 254 touchdowns on a 61.4% completion rate. Hes made 179 appearance and 169 starts over his 15-year career, which includes nine years with the Bengals, one year with the Dallas Cowboys, one year with the Chicago Bears and one year with the New Orleans Saints. Dalton, 38, is entering his third year as a backup quarterback for the Carolina Panthers.

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Paris St Germain have signed World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a 5-year contract.The 26-year-old forward has joined the Champions League winners for a reported fee of 50 million euros ($57.8 million) on a deal until June 2031 and has reunited with former Spain boss Luis Enrique in the French capital.Torres stepped off the bench to score the only goal in extra time against 10-man Argentina as Spain earned their second World Cup crown in New York last month.He joined Barcelona from Manchester City in January 2022 and won seven trophies at the Catalan outfit: three LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.Torres made 207 appearances for Barca and scored 65 goals, 16 of which came in the Spanish top flight last season as he and team-mate Lamine Yamal shared the Zarra Trophy for the highest-scoring domestic player.A Barcelona statement read: Barcelona and Paris St Germain have reached an agreement for the transfer of Ferran Torres to the French club.The club would like to express its gratitude to Ferran Torres for his commitment over the last five seasons as a Blaugrana and wishes him all the best for the next stage of his professional career.

Food options available at Elland RoadLeeds United supporters attending matches at Elland Road will find a host of food vendors around the ground and on concourses. Please see below a full list of what is available for fans on matchdays in the various areas around the stadium.East Stand Lower Concourse:Shredded Chicken Loaded Fries with a choice of sauces and Cheeseburger Loaded Fries, from the Loaded Fries Kiosk.Chicken Shop serving chicken burgers, piri piri chicken burgers, katsu chicken burgers, chicken strips and chips. Choices of curry/gravy (GF) and other sauces. Pizza Kiosk serving 10 stonebaked margherita and pepperoni pizzas.Diner Kiosk serving hotdogs, cheeseburgers, double cheeseburgers and pulled pork cheeseburgers as well as junior snack boxes including a hotdog, drink, fruit and snack.Pieminister handy pies available on multiple kiosks throughout the stand, including vegetarian and vegan pie options.Savvy Baker brownies available at the Brew Bar and Coffee Kiosk as well as two pop-up gazebos at the turnstile entrances.Doughnuts & speciality coffees such as a Latte, Cappucino etc. available from the Coffee Kiosk. Sweet Pod, located at the top of the stairs opposite Entrance 12, selling a large range of confectionary including sour patch kids, crunchies, dairy milk, wine gums, buttons and wispa gold. East Stand Upper Concourse:Shredded Chicken Loaded Fries, chicken strips and chips.Hotdogs & cheeseburgers.Pieminister handy pies available on both kiosks, including vegetarian and vegan pie options.NEC/Fanzone:Big Phillies catering van serving a range of hotdogs and burgers as well as Steak Loaded Fries (Fanzone). Savvy Baker brownies available on NEC Lower Brew Bar as well as speciality coffees such as a Latte, Cappuccino etc. available.Pieminister handy pies and hotdogs available on multiple kiosks throughout the stand, including vegetarian and vegan pie options.Cheeseburgers and pulled pork cheeseburgers available in the NEC Upper Kiosk. North Stand Concourse:Shredded Chicken Loaded Fries, chicken burgers, chicken strips and chips. Choices of curry/gravy (GF) and other sauces.Hotdogs, cheeseburgers and pulled pork cheeseburgers. Pieminister handy pies available on both upper and lower bars, including vegetarian and vegan pie options.West Stand (Home Section):Shredded Chicken Loaded Fries and Cheeseburger Loaded Fries (John Charles Bar).Hotdogs, cheeseburgers and pulled pork cheeseburgers. Pieminister handy pies available on all kiosks, including vegetarian and vegan pie options.West Stand (Away Upper Section):Hotdogs and cheeseburgers. Pieminister handy pies available, including vegetarian and vegan pie options.West Stand (Away Lower Section - Howards Bar):Shredded Chicken Loaded Fries and Cheeseburger Loaded Fries, chicken burgers and chips. Hotdogs and cheeseburgers. Pieminister handy pies available on both kiosks, including vegetarian and vegan pie optionsWest Stand Outside (Away Fanzone):Kebab catering van with various options.South Stand/South East Corner:Shredded Chicken Loaded Fries and Cheeseburger Loaded Fries (South Lower Concourse).Hotdogs, cheeseburgers and pulled pork cheeseburgers. Pieminister handy pies available on all kiosks, including vegetarian and vegan pie options.Billys Bar & South Stand Upper (Half-Time access):Shredded Chicken Loaded Fries.Pieminister handy pies available, including vegetarian and vegan pie options.Chicken Van (Billy Bremner Statue):Shredded Chicken Loaded Fries, chicken strips and chips.