Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
Two very different stories from this summer's transfer window.
Rodri โ Barcelona
Rodri's move away from Manchester City is being negotiated with Barcelona, not Real Madrid as earlier reports suggested. Barcelona have made a second offer worth a reported โฌ65m plus โฌ5m in add-ons, an increase on their opening bid, but Manchester City are said to want closer to โฌ80m. Rodri, who enters the final year of his contract, is reported to want to return to Spain and has made Barcelona his priority. As of this update, no fee has been agreed.
Man United's Fourth Signing
Manchester United's fourth summer signing was 19-year-old Welsh goalkeeper Kit Margetson, who joined from Swansea City as a free agent after his contract expired.
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Key Takeaways
- Rodri is not a free agent โ he remains under contract at Manchester City while a move to Barcelona is negotiated.
- Manchester United's fourth signing is a development-squad goalkeeper, not an established name.
FAQ
Q: Is Rodri a free agent?
No, he's under contract at Manchester City until 2027; any move requires an agreed transfer fee.
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Sources
- Yahoo Sports โ Barcelona yet to agree fee with Manchester City over Rodri transfer
- Goal.com โ Man Utd announce fourth signing of summer transfer window
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