According to Sky Sports, Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is on the verge of securing a loan deal with Barcelona, which could potentially lead to a permanent transfer. There is a general agreement in principle between the two clubs for the 27-year-old player. The negotiations involve Barcelona having the option to purchase Rashford at the end of the season, with discussions focused on the amount of the transfer fee. It is anticipated that Barcelona will bear all of Rashford’s salary during the loan period. The England international has expressed his desire to play for Barcelona this summer and had previously shown interest in joining the club in January before opting for a loan to Aston Villa. When a Spanish influencer inquired whether Rashford would want to play with Lamine Yamal, he responded, “Absolutely.” Everyone desires to engage with the top players. “Let’s remain optimistic… and wait to find out.” Head coach Hansi Flick has reportedly approved Rashford’s potential transfer after a discussion with the player. While Liverpool’s Luis Diaz was initially a primary target, Barcelona’s interest earlier in the window was dismissed. Should this loan move go through, Rashford will have two years remaining on his contract with United at its conclusion. He is among five players who have been allowed extra time off to seek possible transfers this summer. It seems Rashford’s future at Old Trafford is uncertain, especially since Ruben Amorim stated he would prefer to seat his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach instead of Rashford due to concerns about his work ethic.
