Barcelona go head-to-head with bitter rivals Real Madrid in battle to sign Man City midfielder Rodri

Barcelona have officially declared their interest in signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri, placing them in direct competition with rivals Real Madrid for the player's signature. Both Spanish clubs are pushing to secure the star, meaning Manchester City must now fend off interest from both Barcelona and Real Madrid if they intend to keep Rodri at the Etihad Stadium for at least another year. The battle between the two rivals for the midfielder has now intensified.