Barcelona In Advanced Talks To Sign Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford

‎Barcelona is progressing in its efforts to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.

‎The Spanish club has submitted an offer through intermediaries to loan Rashford for the upcoming season, with an option to purchase him permanently.

‎The 27-year-old is interested in the transfer, and Manchester United has given its approval in principle.

‎However, the deal is not finalized yet, as talks between all parties are now in the final stages.

‎Barcelona have been looking for an attacker who can operate in wide areas and up front, which makes Rashford an attractive option.

‎Left-wing has been considered a priority for the club after they felt they were short of options in that position towards the end of last season.

‎Head coach Hansi Flick has spoken to the England international and approved his arrival.

‎Taking Rashford on a temporary loan would also benefit Barcelona as they continue to face financial difficulties. Rashford previously spent the winter season on loan at Aston Villa, scoring four goals in 17 appearances.

‎His move to Villa was for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign.

‎His season was curtailed by a hamstring injury picked up in April. He missed the final four games of the campaign and was left out of Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad for the upcoming fixtures against Andorra and Senegal.

‎Rashford is one of United’s top earners at more than £325,000 per week, of which Villa covered three-quarters in addition to performance-related bonuses for the duration of his loan deal.

‎In January, The Athletic reported that Rashford, aged 27, preferred a move to Barcelona, with sporting director Deco closely monitoring the forward. On June 3, The Athletic also revealed that Rashford’s brother and agent, Dwaine Maynard, had been in Barcelona for discussions.

‎Barcelona head coach, Hansi Flick said earlier this summer he hoped to add wide forwards to his squad with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha currently first-choice in the positions in Barca’s 4-3-3 system.

‎The club had agreed personal terms with Nico Williams, but he decided to stay at Athletic Club by signing a new contract until 2035.

‎Liverpool also declined an approach for Luis Diaz last month. They insist the 28-year-old, who is also linked with Bayern Munich, is not for sale.