Barcelona have acquired a significant switch enhance within the race to signal Manchester United star Marcus Rashford this summer time.
Rashford is anticipated to maneuver on from Manchester within the coming months after impressing throughout his six-month mortgage spell at Aston Villa with Unai Emery’s group battling for a UEFA Champions League spot.
Emery has hit pause on his personal curiosity on Rashford, as he prefers to attend till the top of the season earlier than making a call over whether or not to retain the England worldwide.
That indecision might play into Barcelona’s arms however there are lengthy standing monetary roadblocks additionally in the way in which.
Man United set Rashford worth to Barcelona
United have indicated there isn’t any settlement in place to present Villa first refusal on a deal for Rashford, and their asking worth will likely be £40m.
That worth is similar as Villa’s present buy possibility on Rashford, however it isn’t an unique clause, and different golf equipment can enter the race.
it falls inside Barcelona’s worth vary, however as a result of adherence to the 1:1 switch rule, Hansi Flick might want to promote gamers earlier than making a possible provide.
Rashford makes the primary transfer in Barca talks
Barcelona have been hoping for a breakthrough in talks, to get forward of Villa, and studies from Mundo Deportivo point out they’ve landed one.
Rashford’s present United wage is rumoured to be round £315,000 per week which Barcelona merely is not going to pay.
Villa are overlaying round 75% of his wages as a part of their mortgage settlement with United topping up the rest of it.
Any transfer to Catalonia would require a discount and Rashford is rumoured to be prepared to chop his wages considerably to seal a transfer.
That is a vital step, however Barcelona are additionally contemplating a mortgage bid, with a clause to purchase him on the finish of the 2025/26 season.