Manchester United forward snubs Saudi millions to chase Barcelona dream | OneFootball

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is once again making headlines as reports from SPORT suggest he has turned down lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia worth €42 million per year.

His decision, coupled with ongoing links to Barcelona, has sparked widespread speculation about his next move.

Rashford is undoubtedly one of the most prominent names in the football market. However, his current situation at Manchester United is far from ideal.

Despite being the club’s highest-paid player, he has fallen out of favour under Ruben Amorim, leaving his future at Old Trafford uncertain. This has naturally fuelled rumours of an imminent exit, with Barcelona emerging as a potential destination.

Rashford wants to play for Barcelona

Reports claim that Rashford sees Barcelona as his preferred next step. However, the financial implications of such a move make it a challenging prospect.

Rashford’s salary, among the highest in the Premier League, poses a significant obstacle for Barça, a club still grappling with its ongoing salary cap issues.

Marcus Rashford has rejected a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

This financial constraint has been a persistent hurdle for the Catalan giants in recent years, making any deal for the English forward difficult to achieve.

He has rejected multiple offers

Interestingly, Rashford has reportedly rejected three separate offers from Saudi Arabia, each worth €42 million annually. At 27, he believes he still has plenty to offer at the highest level of European football.

He is determined to remain competitive in top-tier leagues, keeping himself in contention for England’s national team selection.

In addition to Saudi Arabia, Rashford has also declined offers from Turkish clubs. According to him, playing in leagues like the Turkish Super Lig could complicate his aspirations of staying in the spotlight of English football.

For now, Rashford’s future remains uncertain, but his stance indicates a strong desire to continue playing at the pinnacle of the sport.