Mundo Deportivo: Rodri's transfer to Real Madrid is almost off, Barcelona are keeping an eye on the situation.

According to Diario Sport, Rodri's move to Real Madrid is now almost off the table because the Manchester City midfielder and Real Madrid have been unable to reach an agreement.

According to sources close to the deal, the transfer has taken a sudden turn in the past few hours, and unless Real Madrid makes significant concessions, it will be difficult to reverse the situation. Rodri was originally willing to sign a four-year contract, but Real Madrid's offer failed to sway him, leading to noticeably tense negotiations and the deal currently being frozen. Rodri wants to return to Spain, and now it depends on whether there are other options on the table. Barcelona is also closely monitoring this unfolding change.

There has always been considerable ambivalence between Rodri and Real Madrid. Real Madrid didn't make a move for him until after the World Cup, when Rodri was named the tournament's best player, and the club was practically pressured by the Real Madrid camp to proceed. Florentino Pérez had always harbored reservations about the player who had been a "flagship" for rival Enrique Riquelme, so the relationship between the two sides was never smooth. Rodri was also unhappy with Real Madrid's treatment after he won the Ballon d'Or, as they treated him with almost dismissive attitude because Vinicius hadn't won the trophy.

Negotiations began in this tense atmosphere, and Real Madrid's final offer has yet to sway the player. Although the deal was widely considered a done deal, it will be very difficult for Rodri to wear the white jersey this season if things remain unchanged. The transfer window still has a long time to go; that's the current situation.

The next step depends on Rodri and his team's decision; they are willing to continue listening to offers until the end of August. The midfielder makes no secret of his desire to return to La Liga, having already considered his time at Manchester City over, which is why he is willing to negotiate with Real Madrid, currently the club most interested in him. After negotiations broke down, the situation returned to an open state, but the options are actually limited, as Atletico Madrid's midfield is already overflowing with players, and their squad is almost finalized.

Barcelona inquired about Rodri's situation more than a week ago, and all options are on the table, but whether to sign him remains a dilemma. Flick has made it clear that midfield is not the team's priority for strengthening, as there are already many players in that area. However, he also mentioned that the transfer window is still open, and anything could happen before the end of August.

It's certain that Rodri's name will remain on the list of discussions, but it will be a very expensive signing. Manchester City are asking for €65 million, and the player's salary is also very high after winning the Ballon d'Or. Manchester City have consistently stated that they don't mind keeping Rodri, but if the player wants to leave, the club will let him go. Currently, Manchester City are strengthening their central midfield and are planning according to the assumption that Rodri will not stay.

Now it remains to be seen whether Real Madrid will turn back and try to persuade the player whom Mourinho considers very important.

Vinicius had come close to leaving the team before, but the two sides eventually reached a contract extension agreement, and anything can happen next.