Barcelona are edging in direction of a switch choice within the race to signal Manchester United star Marcus Rashford this summer time.
Rashford has returned to Manchester following a formidable six-month mortgage spell at Aston Villa as Unai Emery’s workforce simply missed out on a UEFA Champions League spot.
Emery has not made a remaining choice on Rashford, however after damage minimize the ultimate weeks of his mortgage quick, the Premier League facet are rumoured to be shedding curiosity.
United didn’t insert a compulsory buy clause into the mortgage settlement however Villa have an choice to purchase the England worldwide for £40m.
Barcelona overtake Villa in Rashford race
As Villa’s curiosity has decreased, Barcelona have reignited their very own hyperlink to Rashford, with Hansi Flick trying to herald a brand new ahead.
Nonetheless, gross sales will nonetheless be wanted to afford United’s asking worth, with the membership dedicated to adhering to the 1:1 switch rule forward of the 2025/26 season.
Earlier experiences from Mundo Deportivo point out Rashford is prepared to take a major pay minimize to make the transfer to Barcelona and drop his wage of £315,000 per week by nearly 50%.
United would additionally contribute a portion of his wages if he agrees to go away earlier than his contract expires in 2028.
Barcelona hold Rashford as Plan B choice
Regardless of holding a detailed eye on Rashford’s scenario at Outdated Trafford, he stays a Plan B for Barcelona, alongside Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli and Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman.
As per a contemporary replace from MD, Barcelona will solely pursue Rashford, in the event that they miss out on No.1 alternative Luis Diaz.
Diaz’s contract at Liverpool runs till 2027, with renewal talks beginning this month to increase his bond at Anfield, as Barcelona lie in wait.
The Colombia worldwide is considered as the perfect candidate to rotate with Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski however Liverpool will demand within the area of £70m.