Monaco chasing Lukaku is either desperation or they've finally accepted their midfield can't create chances anyway. • Gabriel Jesus's agent sniffing around Napoli training camps is what happens when you're good enough to interest everyone and trusted by nobody. • Barcelona opening at £38.5m for Rodri is insulting and they know it; City's asking price won't move the needle until September anyway. • Liverpool's £98.5m for Barcola is a statement bid with no teeth, and Al-Khelaifi will laugh while cashing PSG's checks for another season. • The title favorites have flaws; the chasing pack has chasms. Monaco chasing Lukaku is either desperation or they've finally accepted their midfield can't create chances anyway. • Gabriel Jesus's agent sniffing around Napoli training camps is what happens when you're good enough to interest everyone and trusted by nobody. • Barcelona opening at £38.5m for Rodri is insulting and they know it; City's asking price won't move the needle until September anyway. • Liverpool's £98.5m for Barcola is a statement bid with no teeth, and Al-Khelaifi will laugh while cashing PSG's checks for another season. • The title favorites have flaws; the chasing pack has chasms.

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Is Rodri the missing piece in Barcelona’s chase of a Champions League trophy?

August 8, 2026 1 min read

Barcelona look set to make a major addition to the squad ahead of the new season as the club is in advanced talks with Manchester City to sign 2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. The midfielder chose Barça over Real Madrid…

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