Barcelona target Rodri after Frenkie de Jong injury

Barcelona face a midfield shortage after Dutch international Frenkie de Jong was ruled out for the medium term with a serious injury. The club have turned their attention to Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who is seen as a top target despite Real Madrid holding a verbal offer and financial fair‑play constraints. Sources say Barcelona could afford a fee of around €50 million if the deal proceeds.

In parallel, Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is nearing full fitness following a fractured metatarsal that kept him out of the World Cup. He has returned to full training and may feature in upcoming pre‑season friendlies, providing additional depth as the club reshapes its midfield ahead of the new La Liga season.