PSG plot audacious €50m swoop for key Barcelona star amid reports of advanced planning to strengthen their squad.
The 28-year-old speed demon has erupted with seven goals and 11 assists in just 24 outings—averaging a jaw-dropping contribution every 87 minutes—morphing into a bench supernova during Raphinha’s injury void, his blistering pace, clinical finishing, and tireless pressing injecting fresh adrenaline into Barça’s title charge.
Yet as his €30m buy option looms large amid FFP fiscal minefields and squad pecking-order battles, PSG’s relentless scouting—riding the coattails of their notorious raids for Neymar, Messi, and Dembele—casts a giant shadow, sparking fears of another Catalan crown jewel defecting to the Parc des Princes in a blockbuster tug-of-war that could redefine both clubs’ ambitions.
The star is Marcus Rashford, the England international thriving on loan at Barcelona after a turbulent spell at his parent club, where he’s still technically registered, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Rashford has notched seven goals and 11 assists in 24 appearances this season, averaging a contribution every 87 minutes primarily from the left wing, stepping up during Raphinha’s absence with poise and flair.
Hansi Flick has lavished praise on him publicly, signaling a desire to retain the speedster whose work rate and finishing have revitalized the attack, but activation of the €30m clause isn’t guaranteed amid FFP pressures—prompting whispers of a quick flip for profit.
PSG’s keen interest, with Luis Enrique’s side eyeing Rashford as a high-upside addition to their star-studded frontline, is prepared to meet or exceed Barça’s option fee.
Rashford himself has voiced his dream of staying in Catalonia long-term, yet PSG allure could sway him, especially if minutes dwindle post-Raphinha’s return.
This saga echoes PSG’s plundering of Neymar, Messi, and Dembele from Barça, potentially netting Catalonia a tidy sum while bolstering Enrique’s squad.
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