Press reports revealed that Barcelona has shown serious interest in signing English striker Marcus Rashford, a Manchester United player, during the current winter transfer period.
Sources indicated that the Catalan club contacted the player’s representatives to inquire about his situation and explore the possibility of concluding the deal in the coming few weeks.
Barcelona seeks to strengthen its ranks with a player with Rashford’s specifications, who can play as a left winger or even as a central striker, which gives coach Hansi Flick greater tactical flexibility.
So far, there are no negotiations between Barcelona and Manchester United.
According to the newspaper “Sport”, the initial formula that Barcelona is studying is a loan deal with the Spanish club bearing the player’s full salary, with an option to buy permanently at the end of the season..
As for the player, he is willing to reduce part of his salary in order to move to Barcelona.
The main stumbling block to completing the deal remains Barcelona’s financial situation, which needs to find financial space within La Liga’s restrictions to complete the deal. Rashford’s representatives have recently met with Juventus and Milan officials, with Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal also said to be interested in signing the 27-year-old.
