Juventus enter the frame with inquiry for Barcelona transfer target | OneFootball

In a fresh update shared by Gianluca Di Marzio, it has emerged that Juventus have officially enquired about Marcus Rashford, who remains a top target for Barcelona this summer.

The enquiry was made on Wednesday, July 16, marking the start of what could become one of the most interesting transfer battles of the window.

Rashford, currently owned by Manchester United, spent part of last season on loan at Aston Villa. During his short spell there, he recorded 2 goals and 3 assists in just 10 Premier League games, helping himself get back into form after a difficult period.

However, his future remains uncertain, mainly because of his high salary and the significant transfer fee United are asking for.

Barcelona interested, but Juventus make first move

For a long time, it has been clear that Rashford wants to play for Barcelona. He has privately told those close to him that his dream is to join Lamine Yamal and the rest of Barça’s exciting attack.

Even Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, openly said back in May that the club “liked” Rashford.

Juventus are interested in Marcus Rashford . (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

After failing to land their top target, Nico Williams, who has signed a new contract with Athletic Club, Barcelona are now looking at other options. Rashford is high on their list because of his versatility.

He can play out wide, offering support to Yamal and Raphinha, but he is also capable of filling in for Robert Lewandowski as the central striker. This flexibility makes him an ideal candidate for the Catalan side.

Barcelona are yet to move

Manchester United, however, are asking for £40 million, a figure that is considered manageable compared to Williams’ price.

Despite this, Barcelona have yet to make an official move. It is believed that they might be working behind the scenes on a loan deal, but United prefer to sell Rashford outright and move on from him completely.

With Juventus now in the picture, Barcelona may need to act fast if they truly want to land Rashford. The coming weeks will be crucial, as the transfer window starts to heat up.