Marcus Rashford from Manchester United is set to he will transfer to Barcelona this summer and will do what it takes to join the Catalan club.
Even though Luis Diaz from Liverpool is Barcelona’s main target for the left wing, Rashford is a good alternative because he is desperate to play for the team, and also the buyout fee might be cheaper.
In addition, Marcus Rashford is the right age at 27, which, in the eyes of Barcelona’s sporting leadership, is a good age for youth and experience, making him a good fit for their squad rebuild.
Rashford’s willingness to take a major pay cut to abide by Barcelona’s Financial Fair Play rules has been a significant factor in what makes this move possible for Rashford, as reported by Diario Sport.
Currently, the club does not have enough financial margin to register Rashford, but that could change if they trigger key financial levers in the next few weeks.
His willingness to cut his very high salary is important because it shows his commitment and creates further optimism within the club about the deal going ahead.
A loan agreement with a buy option is an option on the table, allowing Rashford to prove he can put a sizeable investment into his talents without the outlay.
If Marcus Rashford shines, Barcelona can commence a permanent move; if not, the parties can move forward with a nice monetary buffer for all parties.
Rashford’s commitment is evidenced in his reports rejecting offers by other elite clubs while only declaring Barcelona, “or nothing.”
If he stays firm on this, Manchester United may have no choice but to allow him to take a loan, or even help out with some of his wages, especially if Rashford turns down heroes at this stage.
His acceptance to join Barcelona without restrictions on the amount of playing time he may get, insisting that he is ready to earn it through his performances, is even more impressive.
As he and his representatives continue for the upcoming season, Rashford’s steadfastness will be an important factor in determining Barcelona’s attacking options.
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