Barcelona are still hoping to sign Valencia's Rodrigo

In recent weeks, Luka Jovic has been hogging the headlines. However, Rodrigo has not gone off Barca's radar. Especially because the manager would be one of those clearly in favour of the transfer. 

Valverde really likes the Spanish-Brazilian's versatility, because he can adapt well to any attacking position. That said, the club are more keen on a pure '9' so that he can gradually take over the baton from Luis Suarez. 

It is also true that Barca's costiliest signing seems destined to be that of De Ligt, if it finally happens. For that attacker and the left back who can be used sometimes instead of Jordi Alba, the club are looking for more affordable options, relatively speaking.

Rodrigo, who downplayed talk of a move to Barcelona 10 days ago, is also on Real Madrid's agenda and the team from the capital could put in a more serious offer for him.