Real Madrid to make one last attempt for Man City superstar even as pessimism grows

Real Madrid to make one last attempt for Man City superstar even as pessimism grows According to Rodra of ESPN , Real Madrid are likely to make one last attempt to sign Rodri from Manchester City despite there is growing pessimism within the club. Negotiations between Real Madrid and the Manchester City midfielder have reached a standstill over the past few days, with Barcelona now closely monitoring the situation in case the deal collapses altogether. Real Madrid’s optimism fades Inside the Santiago Bernabeu there is growing pessimism over the operation, although one source told ESPN that the club still intend to make one final attempt to sign the Manchester City midfielder. In recent weeks, Real Madrid had shifted from dismissing the idea of signing Rodri to viewing him as a major market opportunity after his outstanding performances at the World Cup. Slipping away. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Florentino Perez had finally given the green light, personal terms were not understood be an issue, and everything appeared to be on track. As such, the Merengues were initially optimistic that a deal could be completed if Man City agreed to lower their demands for the player, hoping to close the deal at around €60 million. However, after several days without any progress, confidence has faded. Barcelona enter the picture Against that backdrop, Barcelona are keeping a close eye on developments in case negotiations between Rodri and Real Madrid break down completely. However, despite talks of them taking the lead in the race , the Catalan club have not made any concrete move to sign the Spanish international. Barcelona becoming a genuine option for Rodri. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Hansi Flick’s priority remains signing a centre-forward to replace Robert Lewandowski. Barcelona view Rodri as a potential market opportunity rather than a priority signing. The midfielder’s contract with Manchester City expires next summer, making his situation particularly attractive should circumstances change. For now, Real Madrid’s pursuit of Rodri remains in jeopardy, with Barcelona firmly in the picture. Another attempt will be made to try and reach an agreement with Manchester City, but if it fails, the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner could decide to explore the Barça option, who are waiting for a signal from the player before making a formal move.