Barcelona push for a second loan deal for Man United forward following Flick approval

Barcelona want another loan deal for Rashford. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Instead, the La Liga champions would ideally prefer a second loan deal for Rashford or a permanent transfer at a lower fee than the €30 million figure.

Either way, the Catalans’ intention seems to be to retain Rashford for the next season after manager Hansi Flick has given his seal of approval for the operation.

This does mark a shift in stance, considering that reports in Spain had suggested that Barça were leaning towards not keeping Rashford for another year.

His recent absence from the starting lineups, despite the injury to Raphinha, was seen as a clear message from Flick about his future at the club.

However, Plettenberg’s report suggests that the Barcelona manager has approved the retention of Rashford’s services for another season. As such, the club are now in talks with Manchester United to secure another loan deal.