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Barcelona told club could commit ‘robbery’ with Rashford transfer
TL;DR
Barcelona has been warned that signing Marcus Rashford for £26m would be a 'robbery.' Rashford has impressed during his loan spell, scoring 14 goals, and wishes to remain with the club.
Key points
- Barcelona warned against signing Rashford for £26m
- Rio Ferdinand calls it a potential 'robbery'
- Rashford scored 14 goals during his loan
- He expressed a desire to remain at Barcelona
- Barcelona has not confirmed a permanent transfer
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Barcelona told club could commit ‘robbery’ with Rashford transfer
Rio Ferdinand has said Barcelona would be committing a ‘robbery’ if the club sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United for £26m.
Rashford scored a brilliant free-kick as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 to seal La Liga title success on Sunday. The 28-year-old’s goal was the 14th of his loan spell with the Spanish champions, having joined on a season-long deal last summer.
Barcelona are yet to commit to a permanent transfer, despite Rashford expressing a desire to stay at the Camp Nou.
Ferdinand said he cannot understand Barcelona’s hesitancy to sanction what would represent a bargain deal.
“If Barcelona get Rashford for the reported £26M that we’re talking about, that is an absolute robbery,” Ferdinand told Rio Ferdinand Presents.
“What a loan signing he’s been for Barcelona. Would you have that Marcus Rashford back? 100%, but I think that ship is sailed.
“I think deep down he wants to STAY at Barcelona and I just hope that actually materializes for him.”
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Q&A
Why did Rio Ferdinand say Barcelona would commit 'robbery' with Rashford's transfer?
Rio Ferdinand believes that signing Marcus Rashford for £26m would be an undervaluation of the player's talent and contributions.
How many goals has Marcus Rashford scored during his loan at Barcelona?
Marcus Rashford has scored 14 goals during his loan spell at Barcelona.
What are the chances of Marcus Rashford's permanent transfer to Barcelona?
Barcelona has not yet committed to a permanent transfer for Marcus Rashford, despite his desire to stay.
