Barcelona are weighing up a summer season transfer for Manchester Metropolis midfielder Rodri.

Sergio Busquets might depart from the Catalan giants on a free switch on the finish of June since his contract at Camp Nou is because of expire. Though the Spain worldwide has not made a particular resolution concerning his future, a number of groups within the MLS and Saudi Arabia have reportedly made presents to the seasoned midfielder.

Whereas Barca have quite a few choices in central midfield, akin to Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Pablo Torre, Gavi, and Franck Kessie, they don’t have an acceptable substitute for Busquets.

Soccer Insider stories that the Catalan giants are focused on signing Rodri and are keen to pay £80m to safe his signature through the upcoming switch window.

The 26-year-old started his profession with Atletico Madrid after which joined Villarreal in 2013, the place he labored his means up by way of the ranks earlier than making his first-team debut in 2015.

Since becoming a member of Manchester Metropolis 4 years in the past, the midfielder has been an important a part of the squad, amassing 185 appearances, scoring 15 objectives and offering 14 assists. Throughout his tenure on the Etihad Stadium, Rodri has gained two Premier League titles, two EFL Cups, and the Group Defend, and was a runner-up within the 2020-21 Champions League.

As well as, Barcelona are reportedly focused on Ilkay Gundogan, whose contract with Metropolis is ready to run out on the finish of June.

Amidst ongoing uncertainty about Bernardo Silva’s future, a current report means that there might be vital adjustments in Manchester Metropolis’s midfield through the summer season switch window. West Ham United’s Declan Rice has reportedly regained the curiosity of the Premier League champions.