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Rodri Hernández, a 30-year-old Spanish midfielder, has become a priority in this Real Madrid transfer market. According to journalist Juan Gato, the white club has increased its offer to Manchester City from 50 to 60 million euros, although the entities still need to reach an agreement on the price.
Rodri Hernández's contract expires in June 2027, a circumstance that conditions the negotiating position of the English club. The player is considering returning to Spain and the team led by José Mourinho considers his addition necessary to reorganize the midfield.
Real Madrid gives the green light to Rodri Hernández
Real Madrid's sports management has authorized the advancement of an operation backed by Mourinho. The coach is looking for a midfielder capable of starting plays, supporting the team without the ball, and filling the position left without a stable reference after the retirement of Toni Kroos.
According to information from Juan Gato in El Partidazo de COPE, Florentino Pérez has increased the amount to 60 million that the club is willing to put on the table. The journalist also maintains that Manchester City has reduced its initial demands, although there is no agreed-upon figure by both parties.
Other reports place the English club's valuation around 80 million euros. That difference of 20 million represents the main obstacle to completing the transfer and requires continuing negotiations in the coming days.
Rodri Hernández has expressed his willingness to wear white, as reported this week. His contractual situation favors Madrid because City risks losing him without transfer in eleven months if the player decides not to renew.
Manchester City tries to prevent his exit
Manchester City is still working to extend the midfielder's contract. His current agreement stems from the renewal signed in July 2022, when he agreed to stay at the Etihad Stadium until the end of the 2026/2027 season.
The English club must decide between accepting a sale this summer, improving their renewal offer, or keeping the player until his contract ends. Interest from other European teams could also strengthen their negotiating position if new offers emerge.
Rodri was named the best player of the last World Cup after winning the tournament with Spain. His performance after overcoming his physical problems has reduced doubts about his condition, although he recently underwent a minor back surgery that should not prevent him from starting the season.

Mourinho requests a new midfielder for LaLiga
The arrival of Rodri Hernández would have direct consequences on the squad composition. Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni compete in positions related to the midfield, and both have been linked to possible departures during this transfer window.
Madrid also needs to create financial space after other operations and keep open the addition of Yan Diomande. Therefore, a significant sale could facilitate meeting City's demands and free up a spot in the midfield.
The negotiation now enters a phase conditioned by the difference between the offered 60 million and the approximately 80 million requested. Rodri Hernández's next step will be to see if Real Madrid improves its offer or if Manchester City agrees to lower the price due to the risk of losing the player in 2027.
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