Barcelona has received a boost in its effort to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United as negotiations have advanced with the Premier League club.
Diario Sport stated that the player’s representatives were in Barcelona recently to discuss a potential deal.
Marcus Rashford is keen to sign for the Blaugrana and said he would be willing to take a pay cut to facilitate a move, demonstrating that he is serious about joining the club at Camp Nou.
Barcelona is also weighing up Liverpool’s Luis Diaz as their preferred target to fill the forward position.
Originally, Rashford was worth around €40 million, and Manchester United were looking for that fee, but they are now willing to allow a loan to manage the player’s big wage.
This is better news for Barca in light of financial trouble.
Marcus Rashford preferred to remain in European football (not Saudi Arabia), which syncs with Barca’s aims.
Barring Diaz, Rashford remains an option, especially if he bridges the gap between what Barca will pay and want.
Rashford’s flexibility regarding his salary and multi-faceted attack would be attractive.
The situation is evolving, with Rashford receiving loan interest from Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Inter Milan, and AC Milan.
Barcelona will have to move fast to land the exciting forward who can add flair and depth to the squad.
Negotiations will continue into June, but a loan deal is the perfect way for Barcelona to bolster their options in attack, without having to pay an exorbitant transfer fee.
If Rashford were to join, it could be seen as a masterstroke for Hansi Flick, assuming they can outsmart the other clubs and get this done quickly.
With Rashford’s established reputation in the Premier League, he has become an exciting option for Barcelona to explore when looking to improve their attacking team.
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