Manchester City have knocked back an initial offer from Barcelona for Rodri that is considered far too low.
Barcelona's initial offer - which Manchester City rejected - was worth in the region of £40m. City are seeking upwards of £60m for the 30-year-old midfielder, who has entered the final year of his deal.
Talks over a deal have therefore halted for now.
Barcelona are not giving up on Rodri by any means. Plans are in motion for another offer to go in at some point in coming days. Sources in Spain believe Rodri would prefer a move to Barcelona over Real Madrid.
City do not want to sell Spain's World Cup-winning captain and instead want to agree a new contract with him.
If Rodri asks to leave, however, then they would not stand in his way.
Barcelona's initial offer - which Manchester City rejected - was worth in the region of £40m. City are seeking upwards of £60m for the 30-year-old midfielder, who has entered the final year of his deal.
Talks over a deal have therefore halted for now.
Barcelona are not giving up on Rodri by any means. Plans are in motion for another offer to go in at some point in coming days. Sources in Spain believe Rodri would prefer a move to Barcelona over Real Madrid.
City do not want to sell Spain's World Cup-winning captain and instead want to agree a new contract with him.
If Rodri asks to leave, however, then they would not stand in his way.