The Rodri Ruckus: A Cautionary Tale of Transfer Market Manipulation Manchester City's rejection of Barcelona's £38.
5m bid for midfielder Rodri marks a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding the 30 year old Spaniard's future at Etihad Stadium.
The proposed transfer fee, however, is not the only striking aspect – it's also the tangled web of negotiations and player preferences that have led to this point.