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Barcelona willing to spend up to 50 million to sign priority Real Madrid target – report
Barcelona willing to spend up to 50 million to sign priority Real Madrid target reportReal Madrid have had a blockbuster summer transfer window so far, signing the likes of Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella and Carlos Espi.The club are still not done, trying to wrap up deals for Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig and Rodri from Manchester City.The Spanish midfielder is keen on returning to Spain this summer transfer window, and Jose Mourinho is personally pushing to sign him.Such was the confidence Los Blancos had in pulling off the Rodri deal that there were even suggestions he could take the No. 16 jersey at the club.Barcelona remain interested despite Madrids advantageNow, according to Nil Sola on Cadena SER, Barcelona are prepared to rival Real Madrid for the signing of Rodri if the Manchester City midfielder opens the door to a move to Camp Nou this summer.Rodri is a target for Barcelona. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)The Catalan club remain very attentive to Rodris situation following Frenkie de Jongs long-term injury.They are willing to spend up to 50 million to sign the World Cup-winning Spaniard, who would bolster their midfield immensely.However, the report states that Rodri is not Barcelonas top priority in the current transfer window and that it is De Jongs injury that has forced them to look at him.Barcelona consider the World Cup winner the best player in his position and believe he would fit perfectly into Hansi Flicks project.Despite their interest, though, the understanding is that Real Madrid still remain in pole position to sign the 30-year-old.Madrid still hold the upper handAlthough Barcelona believe they could structure a deal worth around 50 million, the report adds that fitting Rodris salary within La Ligas Financial Fair Play regulations remains a significant obstacle.Where will Rodri play next season? (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)The club are studying different scenarios under which they could sign Rodri, but only if he is willing to choose Barcelona as his next destination.From Real Madrids perspective, Barcelonas continued interest is unlikely to come as a surprise. It is unlikely to concern them either.Los Blancos have already made significant progress on the Rodri deal, including agreeing personal terms with him, and are in negotiations with Manchester City.Rather than look at Bara, who are in the rear-view mirror, the onus is now on Los Blancos to go ahead and wrap up a deal for Rodri as soon as they can.Unless the situation changes dramatically, this is still Madrids deal to lose, and it remains to be seen how Rodris future pans out.
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