Report: Man City set to receive third bid from Barcelona for RodriRodri to Barcelona latest as Manchester City stand firm on 70m valuationManchester Citys summer midfield plans appear to be reaching a decisive point, with TheIndependent reporting that Barcelona remain short of the asking price for Rodri. The Spanish champions are said to be preparing a third offer, worth around 60m, but that still leaves them 10m below Citys valuation of the midfielder.From Citys perspective, the stance is clear. Rodri is a player of elite status, a Ballon dOr winner, and a central figure in the modern success of the club. The report states that City are open to letting him leave this summer, especially given a desire to allow a long-serving club legend to fulfil a personal aspiration of playing in Spain again after this summers World Cup win. Even so, they are not prepared to accept a discount.Rodri transfer talks leave City frustratedThe most striking detail is the tone surrounding negotiations. City have reportedly been left baffled and frustrated by the approaches of both Barcelona and Real Madrid. Neither Spanish giant has managed to get close enough to the 70m figure, and one Barcelona proposal was viewed as derisory. For a player of Rodris calibre and experience, that language says plenty about how City regard the offers landing on the table.There is, however, movement elsewhere. Rodri has opt for Camp Nou over the Bernabeu, according to the report, which narrows the conversation and gives Barcelona a degree of encouragement. Whether that translates into a fee City will accept is another matter entirely.Enzo Fernandez move linked to Rodri decisionThe wider importance of the Rodri situation lies in what comes next. City are planning to reshape their midfield, and any sale would directly affect a potential move for Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea are holding out for 120m, while the report adds that sufficient progress has been made in talks.Photo: IMAGOThere is also a timing issue. Chelsea had set a deadline and City are described as unwilling to fully push ahead until Rodris future is resolved. That means the Rodri transfer and Enzo Fernandez negotiations are closely connected, with one likely to dictate the pace of the other.Our ViewAs a worried Manchester City supporter, this report raises more concerns than excitement. Rodri has been the player who gives the whole side balance, control and calm. If the club are truly willing to let him go, then the replacement has to be perfect, not merely expensive. Seeing Barcelona still 10m short and one bid described as derisory is frustrating because it creates uncertainty without delivering the value City clearly believe he commands.There is also the bigger fear that City could end up in an awkward middle ground. If Rodri wants the move and City are prepared to respect that, the club still need to protect their position. Selling a Ballon dOr winner for less than 70m would feel light in this market. At the same time, going into the season with a distracted Rodri or a drawn-out saga around Enzo Fernandez would be far from ideal.Supporters will understand evolution, and midfield refreshes are part of elite squad building. But Rodri is not an ordinary player. He has been the reference point. If he leaves, the next step must be swift, decisive and unquestionably right. Otherwise, there is every reason for City fans to feel uneasy about how this window is unfolding.