Barcelona prefer to keep Joao Cancelo to Marcus Rashford

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Barcelona plans to prioritize keeping Joao Cancelo over signing Marcus Rashford due to financial constraints and other transfer priorities. The club aims to bolster their attack, particularly to support Lamine Yamal.

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Barcelona prioritizes Joao Cancelo over Marcus Rashford
Financial constraints affect transfer decisions
Plans to support Lamine Yamal in the attack
Julián Álvarez is the top attacking priority
Ferran Torres may stay but below Julián Álvarez in status

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 08: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and Club Atlético de Madrid at Camp Nou on April 08, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) | UEFA via Getty Images Barcelona are currently making plans for the summer transfer window, particularly in regards to their frontline. A new report from La Vanguardia says the club’s priority is to try and provide more support to Lamine Yamal after feeling he’s been left isolated in attack this season. Julian Alvarez remains the club’s top attacking priority, with Robert Lewandowski expected to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season. There are also doubts over ’ future, although the report states that Barca want to keep him on “albeit below Julián Álvarez in status” and note how he’s a “much-loved player in the Barcelona dressing room.” But there’s bad news for Marcus Rashford. The man has posted some good numbers since arriving but the report adds Barca won’t keep him on as they have other priorities and are “unable to afford his wages.” Indeed the word is instead that Barcelona would prefer to bring in on a permanent basis following his impressive performances since joining on loan in January. *Are Barca right to prioritise Cancelo over Rashford? Tell us what you think in the comments below!*

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Why is Barcelona prioritizing Joao Cancelo over Marcus Rashford?

Barcelona prefers Joao Cancelo because of his impressive performances and financial limitations that prevent them from affording Rashford's wages.

What are Barcelona's plans for the summer transfer window?

Barcelona plans to enhance their frontline, focusing on supporting Lamine Yamal and potentially signing Julián Álvarez while keeping Ferran Torres.

What is the current status of Marcus Rashford's contract with Manchester United?

Marcus Rashford is currently with Manchester United, and despite good performance, Barcelona will not pursue him due to other priorities.

Barcelona prefer to keep Joao Cancelo to Marcus Rashford

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