Barcelona exploring loan deal with an option to buy for €55 million-rated Man United outcast | OneFootball

Barcelona’s interest in Marcus Rashford may become more intense as the current transfer window nears its end.

Rashford, who had previously attracted interest from Barcelona a few seasons ago, has now become one of the most talked-about figures in the January transfer market.

It must be noted that the English forward has expressed a desire to leave Manchester United and is reportedly keen on making the move to Spain.

Since announcing his wish to leave United, Rashford’s future has been a constant topic in sports media across England.

In fact, Manchester United are eager to part ways with the player and the club hopes to either sell him now or in the summer to avoid a major disruption in the dressing room.

His salary is a problem

For Barcelona, this situation presents an intriguing possibility. Rashford is one of the forward options the club would consider to enhance the attacking options.

Barcelona can find a way to sign Marcus Rashford. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

However, there are some challenges, mainly related to the club’s financial situation. Despite the improvement under the 1:1 rule, Barcelona cannot afford Rashford’s current salary, which is a substantial €18 million per year.

As things stand, Barcelona would not be able to meet these financial demands, even though the player remains an attractive option for the club.

Opportunity for Barcelona

That said, there may be a potential solution if Rashford and Manchester United can find a way to negotiate a move that suits all parties.

According to SPORT, a loan deal with an option to buy is one possible scenario being discussed. This would likely involve Rashford agreeing to a salary reduction, with Manchester United contributing to the cost of his wages.

If such an arrangement could be agreed upon, the situation would look much more feasible for Barcelona.

Interestingly, other teams such as AC Milan have also been in contact with Rashford’s representatives to explore the possibility of a loan, but as it seems, his heart is set on joining Barcelona.

*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.