Barcelona to Submit New Bid for Rodri as Player Prefers Barça

Short overview
Barcelona are preparing a new bid for Rodri after the player told Manchester City he only wants to join Barça. The club has full confidence internally and considers the transfer a matter of time.
Barcelona are set to send a new bid for Rodri, following the player's indication to Manchester City that he only wants to join the Catalan club. According to sources, Barcelona have no internal doubts and are working on finalizing the transfer fee.
The club views the move as a matter of time, with total confidence in securing the player's signature.
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