Key Takeaways
- FC Barcelona want to keep Marcus Rashford for another season on loan rather than sign him permanently.
- The Spanish club cannot pay the £26 million release fee due to ongoing money troubles.
- Manchester United will not reduce the asking price for the England forward.
FC Barcelona are preparing to ask Manchester United for a second loan deal for Marcus Rashford. The 28-year-old is currently on a season-long stay at the Catalan giants.
The La Liga leaders have the option to make the move permanent for £26 million this summer. However, financial limits mean they are unlikely to pay this fee. They hope to extend the loan agreement instead.
Manchester United have stated they will not change the agreed price. The Old Trafford club insist on receiving the full amount if Barcelona want to buy the player. This leaves the Spanish side looking at another temporary arrangement.
Rashford has impressed since moving to Spain. He has scored 12 goals and provided 9 assists for the league leaders. His contract with the Premier League club still has three years left, running until 2028.
Barcelona’s interest in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez could also shape their plans. The Argentina international joined Atletico for £82 million from Manchester City and has netted 48 times in 104 appearances.
Atletico boss Diego Simeone recently confirmed top clubs are tracking Alvarez. “I understand it is normal that an extraordinary player like Julian Alvarez is wanted by Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona,” he said. “It is normal because he is very good.”
The club must now balance their wish to keep Rashford with their pursuit of other targets like Alvarez.