Barcelona have submitted their third proposal for Manchester City midfielder Rodri as negotiations between the two clubs enter their final stages.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Barça submitted the latest offer on Friday, with the package now worth around €70 million.
The improved proposal represents another significant step after Manchester City rejected Barcelona's previous offers.
Barcelona remain confident that an agreement can be reached and believe the negotiations are now approaching the key final stages.
Barcelona Push to Complete Rodri Deal
The Catalan club has been determined to sign Rodri throughout the negotiations, having already seen previous proposals rejected by Manchester City.
Barcelona's latest offer brings them much closer to City's valuation, with reports indicating that the Premier League club had been looking for a fee around the €70m-€80m range.
The third proposal is therefore viewed as a potentially decisive step as both clubs work towards an agreement.
Rodri's situation has also attracted significant attention because of his importance to Manchester City's midfield.
The Spain international returned to training after recovering from back surgery, but his future remains uncertain.
City manager Enzo Maresca has remained guarded when questioned about the midfielder's situation.
Rodri's Barcelona Move Getting Closer
Barcelona's confidence has increased as the financial gap between the two clubs has narrowed.
Reports indicate that Rodri is keen on a move to Barcelona, while the Catalan giants see him as a major addition to their midfield.
Manchester City, meanwhile, must now decide whether the latest proposal is sufficient to sanction the departure of one of their most important players.
With Barcelona's third offer now close to the reported asking price, the coming negotiations could determine whether Rodri returns to La Liga.
For now, talks remain ongoing, but Barcelona believes it is close to getting the deal done.