Barcelona explore two strategies to secure Premier League star | OneFootball

According to a recent report from SPORT, Marcus Rashford is still hopeful about a possible move to Barcelona.

While the Catalan club remains interested in the talented forward, they are not overly optimistic about sealing the deal. However, despite the hurdles, they have not completely given up on the idea of acquiring his services.

Interestingly, Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, does not view Rashford’s addition as an urgent requirement.

This is largely due to the team’s strong goal-scoring performances so far. Nonetheless, the club is exploring two possible strategies to bring the Manchester United star to the club.

The first strategy

The first option is a loan deal until the end of the season. While Barcelona have enough funds to cover the operation, the main challenge lies in registering Rashford’s high wages, which amount to £325,000 per week.

Marcus Rashford wants to move to Barcelona. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Furthermore, departures from the current squad seem unlikely, which complicates salary space further.

Adding to the difficulty, Manchester United are reportedly unwilling to cover a significant portion of Rashford’s salary during a loan period. The English club sees no reason to pay the wages of a player who intends to leave.

Given these obstacles, Barcelona are considering waiting until the summer transfer window to make a permanent move for Rashford.

Man Utd have initiated talks

Manchester United has already held discussions with a Spanish agency regarding a potential transfer. By the end of the season, Barcelona expect to have more flexibility by offloading certain players and creating room in their wage structure.

However, much of the situation depends on Rashford himself. The player reportedly prioritises a move to Barcelona over offers from other clubs.

Despite the current uncertainty, he remains patient, awaiting the club’s next steps. Whether Rashford can stay at Manchester United for the remainder of the season without further complications remains to be seen.